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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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...from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N ...this manual may not be available 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 ...
...from those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N ...this manual may not be available 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 ...
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... system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the...
... system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can find the...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer.
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on... 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...
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...computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
...computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
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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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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. ! 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.
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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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... batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied...
... batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied...
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...(page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries ...can damage the wireless keyboard. If 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 ...
...(page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries ...can damage the wireless keyboard. If 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 ...
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.... To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer 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 along with the... among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to turn the wireless keyboard on and off. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery.
.... To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer 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 along with the... among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to turn the wireless keyboard on and off. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery.
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... * Disabled while you are all typed in ). H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . 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. (Connect): Blinks ... to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on...
... * Disabled while you are all typed in ). H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . 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. (Connect): Blinks ... to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on...
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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. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
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If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to ... the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly 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 computer...
If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to ... the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly 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 computer...
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... the wireless mouse for an extended period of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... the wireless mouse for an extended period of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. 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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... radio signals on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another...
... radio signals on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another...
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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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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless 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. If not, repeat the procedure. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established.
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. If not, repeat the procedure. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established.