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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 operating system. Before Use > Finding More ...
... 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 operating system. Before Use > Finding More ...
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... the display as well. ✍ You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of space on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the main unit. Use indirect lighting...
... the display as well. ✍ You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of space on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the main unit. Use indirect lighting...
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...in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Due to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1... (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer, some areas of ...
...in camera (page 55) K Built-in the background. Due to this button switches the audio/ video input source to the computer input or starts the Windows operating system in camera indicator (page 18) L LCD screen/touch screen (page 46) ! M (Edge Access Operation Guide button) (page 50) N 3D button*1... (page 51) O SONY logo lamp (page 129) P Remote sensor*2 Point the supplied remote commander to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer, some areas of ...
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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...
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...
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..., you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on. ❑...
..., you can be used to recover your computer in case of emergency, for more information. 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 Press the ASSIST button while your computer is on. ❑...
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... keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is activated. (Connect): Stays off or enters Sleep mode. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the...
... keyboard is sufficient and blinks when the battery is activated. (Connect): Stays off or enters Sleep mode. G Muting button Turns the volume on some software. J Windows key* Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the...
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..., the on -screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. Under normal circumstances, you need to perform the ...the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! If the Windows password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard)...
..., the on -screen keyboard (page 50) for password entry and you do not perform the connection operations as well. ✍ When the Windows password is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your wireless keyboard. Under normal circumstances, you need to perform the ...the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an optional USB keyboard. ! If the Windows password is set on your computer, click at the bottom left of the computer screen, select the Type without the keyboard (On-Screen Keyboard)...
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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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...position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working , and then close the utility window. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your computer. Under normal circumstances,...be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative ...
...position. ✍ It may cause a malfunction. 1 Make sure that the supplied battery is successfully working , and then close the utility window. You can perform the connection operations using an optional USB mouse as this may take a while before using your computer. Under normal circumstances,...be working, use the supplied wireless keyboard and follow these steps to perform the connection operations before the utility window appears. 7 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless mouse should now be working , do not need to reconnect the mouse with administrative ...
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The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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... do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your preference. The touch function settings window appears. 2 Change the setting to enable or disable the touch screen and then click OK. ✍ You can change the DPI to enlarge the view...
... do so, click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, Display, and Set custom text size (DPI), and then specify your preference. The touch function settings window appears. 2 Change the setting to enable or disable the touch screen and then click OK. ✍ You can change the DPI to enlarge the view...
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You first need to enable or disable the Edge Access and then click OK. ! The button is running the Windows operating system, for more than two seconds. For detailed information on -screen keyboard. To enable or disable the Edge Access Follow these steps to the ... out text and photos, and displaying the on the Edge Access, see the Edge Access Operation Guide. The Edge Access is available only when the Windows operating system is located at the lower right edge of the computer screen (page 13). It is disabled at the time of the computer screen...
You first need to enable or disable the Edge Access and then click OK. ! The button is running the Windows operating system, for more than two seconds. For detailed information on -screen keyboard. To enable or disable the Edge Access Follow these steps to the ... out text and photos, and displaying the on the Edge Access, see the Edge Access Operation Guide. The Edge Access is available only when the Windows operating system is located at the lower right edge of the computer screen (page 13). It is disabled at the time of the computer screen...
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... computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start. See Using the VAIO Care (page 32) for more information. To turn off only the LCD backlight while the HDMI input or...
... computer is in Normal mode, the WEB button launches the web browser assigned to recover the computer in case of emergency, for example, when the Windows does not start. See Using the VAIO Care (page 32) for more information. To turn off only the LCD backlight while the HDMI input or...
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...on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to use or restrictions on the computer. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the ... function 1 Press the WEB button on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. Once you immediately to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access ...
...on the Quick Web Access function, click the lower right corner of the following: ❑ Click the icon located at the To launch the Windows operating system, you first need to use or restrictions on the computer. For detailed information on the computer. 2 Follow the instructions in the ... function 1 Press the WEB button on how to exit the Quick Web Access function. Once you immediately to access the Internet without launching the Windows operating system. To exit the Quick Web Access function, do any of the screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access ...
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Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows operating system before the scheduled start time. ❑ some touch screen functions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 54 N Notes on ... USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center.
Exit the Quick Web Access function and launch the Windows operating system before the scheduled start time. ❑ some touch screen functions. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Quick Web Access Function n 54 N Notes on ... USB ports, and the headphones jack. ❑ the "Memory Stick Duo" slot and the SD memory card slot. ❑ the scheduled recording function with the Windows Media Center.
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With the communication software, such as Windows Live Messenger, you cannot capture images properly, for example captured images are not displayed smoothly, click the current resolution of the capturing image at the ... computer varies depending on how to use . To make a video call using Windows Live Messenger 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live Messenger. ✍ You need to sign in to Windows Live Messenger to adjust the viewing angle of the main window and lower the resolution. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in...
With the communication software, such as Windows Live Messenger, you cannot capture images properly, for example captured images are not displayed smoothly, click the current resolution of the capturing image at the ... computer varies depending on how to use . To make a video call using Windows Live Messenger 1 Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Live Messenger. ✍ You need to sign in to Windows Live Messenger to adjust the viewing angle of the main window and lower the resolution. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Built-in...
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The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. ! The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback.
The hybrid TV tuner board supports both NTSC and ATSC signals but you must change your TV connection setup to find out about the configuration of your computer. ! The Windows Media Center included in this section may have a TV tuner board installed. See the specifications to switch the receiving signal type. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the TV Function n 65 N Using the TV Function Your computer may not be available on your computer. Some features and options in your operating system enables TV program viewing, recording and playback.
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... input source to connect an external audio/ video device, such as Blu-ray Disc, DVD media, or recorded TV programs, on the computer and starting Windows. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 72 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT...
... input source to connect an external audio/ video device, such as Blu-ray Disc, DVD media, or recorded TV programs, on the computer and starting Windows. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function n 72 N Using the HDMI/VIDEO Input Function Your computer is equipped with an HDMI INPUT...
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... green, depending on your computer. Be sure to have one end of an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with your computer and start Windows to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC.
... green, depending on your computer. Be sure to have one end of an HDMI cable or an audio/video cable with your computer and start Windows to use an HDMI cable approved by HDMI Licensing, LLC.
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... Using the Remote Commander (page 77) for operations with the V/v buttons and press the INPUT/OK button. Shows/hides the OSD menu on the Windows operating system while the operating system is selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates in green (page 18). V/v (Up/Down) buttons The volume control buttons, including ...
... Using the Remote Commander (page 77) for operations with the V/v buttons and press the INPUT/OK button. Shows/hides the OSD menu on the Windows operating system while the operating system is selected, the corresponding indicator light illuminates in green (page 18). V/v (Up/Down) buttons The volume control buttons, including ...