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...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using ...Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114...
...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using ...Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114...
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...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may not ... on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil...
...following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this manual may not ... on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in Brazil...
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...VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO...screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - To access...
...VAIO computer. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO...screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - To access...
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Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access ...
Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. To access ...
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... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
... problem and the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
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...it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with... the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 ...
...it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with... the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is causing the problem 5 ...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your...
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your...
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
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... may need to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
... may need to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
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...can damage the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. You cannot use the same type...
...can damage the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. Using Your... VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. You cannot use the same type...
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...Mode (page 26). For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off...keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to...
...Mode (page 26). For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off...keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to...
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...menu. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the AA batteries ...for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is ready for more information. Press to perform basic math ...
...menu. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the AA batteries ...for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is ready for more information. Press to perform basic math ...
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B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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... back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the keyboard... made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
... back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the keyboard... made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, ...
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... near your wireless mouse not working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. If you used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...) for example after you find your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! tone printing.
... near your wireless mouse not working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. If you used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...) for example after you find your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! tone printing.
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... mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to turn the mouse on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
... mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). Press the wheel once to turn the mouse on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Make sure the supplied two AA batteries are properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (1) on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the bottom of the mouse.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Make sure the supplied two AA batteries are properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (1) on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the bottom of the mouse.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 40 N 5 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the back of the computer within 10 seconds from step 4. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established. If not, repeat the procedure.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 40 N 5 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the back of the computer within 10 seconds from step 4. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established. If not, repeat the procedure.