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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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of... 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...
...from those of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ How to find out about the configuration of... 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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... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - 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. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below: - 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. You can find the answers you need. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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... your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available...
... your computer. To access this on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available...
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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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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...computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode...
...computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only...appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode...
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...; 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 VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer...
...; 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 VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer...
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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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... of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. 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...
... of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. 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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... input function (page 61). These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer...
... input function (page 61). These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer...
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... on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. For details on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar...HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num...
... on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. For details on and off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar...HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num...
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.../VIDEO input function. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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 ...
.../VIDEO input function. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off . G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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 ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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.... ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your...
.... ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your...
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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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...mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and ... the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have half- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery....
...mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and ... the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have half- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery....
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...). Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. 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...
...). Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. 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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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. 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.