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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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.... To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the 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 audio, video, computing, ...
.... To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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... - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
... - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
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Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More ...
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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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...might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair ...service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of...
...might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair ...service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of...
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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 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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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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... minutes or longer, your computer. 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...
... minutes or longer, your computer. 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used , ... communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Be sure to stop working properly. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. See To connect the...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used , ... communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Be sure to stop working properly. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. See To connect the...
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.../VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. To do so, rightclick the f icon on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. For details on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. While... function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar ...
.../VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. To do so, rightclick the f icon on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. For details on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. While... function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar ...
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See the help file included with the Fn key. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Press to make the view look smaller and further... volume on and off when the connection is established. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (...
See the help file included with the Fn key. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Press to make the view look smaller and further... volume on and off when the connection is established. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (...
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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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... indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of... installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the 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 ...
... indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of... installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the 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 ...
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... two AA batteries (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... two AA batteries (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
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... in the wireless mouse. If you find your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or... magazines that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse.
... in the wireless mouse. If you find your computer. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or... magazines that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse.
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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 ...
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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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. 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.