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... 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 the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV ...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 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power ...
... 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 the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV ...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 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power ...
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... may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find ...
... may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of 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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to find ...
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... and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about...
... and more. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about...
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... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information 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. See the specifications to access the help...
... LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information 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. See the specifications to access the help...
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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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The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's ...If you do not find the nearest location. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ...
The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's ...If you do not find the nearest location. In order to find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ...
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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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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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 Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV...
... 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 Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV...
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... bring it back into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. 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...
... bring it back into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. 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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...(page 35) for example after you find your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese ...Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing 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...
...(page 35) for example after you find your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese ...Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing 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...
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... associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use...the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). Using Your...
... associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use...the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). Using Your...
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... (if any). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. H Volume control... buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in ). See the help file included with the Fn...
... (if any). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. H Volume control... buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are all typed in ). See the help file included with the Fn...
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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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... 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 connection is blinking rapidly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is...
... 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 connection is blinking rapidly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is...
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... supplied with your wireless mouse. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Before attempting to be replaced. The wireless mouse has no...
... supplied with your wireless mouse. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Before attempting to be replaced. The wireless mouse has no...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance ..., causing the mouse to stop working properly. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance ..., causing the mouse to stop working properly. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries.
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... Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel 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...
... Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel 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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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. If not, repeat the procedure.