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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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... Use Congratulations 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...
... Use Congratulations 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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... such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
... such as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Information carefully. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your...
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... programs on a specific program. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such...
... programs on a specific program. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such...
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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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... or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the ... 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 VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
... or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you may call Sony directly. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the ... 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 VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment ...
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... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
... using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating...
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...Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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. !
...Be sure to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to update your VAIO computer with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. 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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...problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum... level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your ...
...problem is on. ❑ On models without the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to recover your computer to keep it running at an optimum... level. To launch the VAIO Care ❑ On models with the ASSIST button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. On models with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST button while your ...
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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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You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with your computer. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72). The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that perform specific functions. !
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... keyboard, as this may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. These devices may need to use an alkaline battery. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
... keyboard, as this may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. These devices may need to use an alkaline battery. 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 the wireless keyboard and...
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Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (... each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar...
Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (... each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to change . ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on the taskbar...
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... out). G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is cut off, for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Caps Lock... keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Press to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off or enters Sleep mode...
... out). G Muting button Turns the volume on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (Connect): Stays off while the wireless keyboard is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is cut off, for more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Caps Lock... keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). Press to perform basic math calculations. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off or enters Sleep mode...
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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. B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery.
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... a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. If the Windows password is not available for password entry to start the 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...
... a blinking cursor, and then enter the password once again. If the Windows password is not available for password entry to start the 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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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. 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.
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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. The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball. n 41 N
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... computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz band near your 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 or wireless mouse, as this may create...
... computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz band near your 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 or wireless mouse, as this may create...
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... mouse on or connected with applications that support it). and turns on in orange when the mouse battery is turned on and off. 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...
... mouse on or connected with applications that support it). and turns on in orange when the mouse battery is turned on and off. 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...