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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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... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about ... your purchase of 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 American countries or areas...
... leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about ... your purchase of 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 American countries or areas...
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... following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you...
... following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you...
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You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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...
You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. 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...
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... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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...
... commonly encountered problems. Type a description of the 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...
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... with the setup of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below... find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the...
... with the setup of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. The serial number is the last 7 digits of the number below... find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Customer Information Center If you do not find the contact numbers on the...
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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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... does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from the bottom of time, remove the batteries 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 the wireless keyboard and install the supplied...
... does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from the bottom of time, remove the batteries 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 the wireless keyboard and install the supplied...
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... interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of the battery. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35...
... interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of the battery. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35...
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...notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. D Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. The task associated with each...keyboard to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the ...
...notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. D Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. The task associated with each...keyboard to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the ...
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G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K E key Ejects the optical ...or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where...Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some ...
G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. K E key Ejects the optical ...or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where...Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some ...
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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. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is ready for connection with the computer. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. If no connection is... indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
... the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is ready for connection with the computer. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. If no connection is... indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
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... the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 has no cables to be replaced...
... the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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 has no cables to be replaced...
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...that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used ) and ...different types of the battery. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10...
...that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used ) and ...different types of the battery. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10...
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... enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. C Right button Press the right button 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...
... enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. C Right button Press the right button 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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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.