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...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
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... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in ...
... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in ...
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. ...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. ...
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... information. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive...
... information. The available information varies depending on your VAIO computer. You may be included with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N 2. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as interactive...
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...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
...searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://www.fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows...
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... you might need. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ...information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...
... you might need. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following ...information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...
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... Condition (page 30) 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.
... Condition (page 30) 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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... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All... Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. !
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... the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models... with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button ...
... the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer to solve the problem. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on your computer. On models... with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button ...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using the Edge Access (...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using the Edge Access (...
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. n 34 N
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. n 34 N
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... wireless keyboard and install the supplied AA battery (2) into Normal mode, press any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
... wireless keyboard and install the supplied AA battery (2) into Normal mode, press any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the wireless keyboard. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
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...do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of power consumption. E Sleep button* Provides ...a lower level of your desired icon. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, ...
...do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of power consumption. E Sleep button* Provides ...a lower level of your desired icon. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, ...
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... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off . I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the Fn key. O...the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the wireless...
... mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off . I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the Fn key. O...the wireless keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the wireless...
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B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
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.... ✍ When the Windows password is set on the computer. 3 If the computer has multiple user accounts, select the one with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
.... ✍ When the Windows password is set on the computer. 3 If the computer has multiple user accounts, select the one with your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
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If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window.
If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window.
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The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
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... your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 42 N Using the Wireless Mouse One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your computer. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the...
... your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 42 N Using the Wireless Mouse One alkaline AA battery is supplied with your computer. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the...
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... turned on and off. E Battery compartment (page 42) Storage compartment for about 10 seconds when the wireless mouse is running out of power; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 43 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
... turned on and off. E Battery compartment (page 42) Storage compartment for about 10 seconds when the wireless mouse is running out of power; Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 43 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...