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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...8 Getting Started ...10 Locating Controls and Ports...11 About the Indicator Lights ...16 Connecting a Power Source ...17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...20 Using Your VAIO Computer ...21 Using the Keyboard ...22 Using the Mouse ...29 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...36 Using the TV Function ...46 Using PC Cards ...65 Using the ExpressCard Module ...68 Using the Memory Stick Media ...72 Using Other Memory Cards ...78 Using the Internet...81 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...82
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... Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
... Connecting a Printer ...91 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...92 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...94 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...95 Setting the Password ...96 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...99 Using the Power Saving Modes ...100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...103 Adding and Removing Memory...104 Precautions ...111 On Handling the LCD Screen ...112 On Using...
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... an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
... an overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this...
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...Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to... - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also...
...Latin American countries or areas, or http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil. ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to... - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Contains features of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ MCE Guide (Selected models only) - It also...
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... Sharing, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑...location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑...
... Sharing, and access to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑...location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to find the answers you might find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to wireless tutorials. ❑...
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Make sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
Make sure to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and...
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G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (...
G LCD screen (page 112) H Hard disk drive indicator (page 16) I WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 16) See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D Power indicator (page 16) E Power button F MONITOR OFF button / MONITOR OFF indicator (...
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...Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off , the memory card is... indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file.
...Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . MONITOR OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight and the speaker volume are turned off the computer when this indicator is on.) When the indicator is off . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is off , the memory card is... indicator lights. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is not being used . n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is on. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file.
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ... (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 22) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 29) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the ... (page 72) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 78) ❑ Using the Internet (page 81) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 82) n 21 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 22 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions.
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... decrease (-) the volume. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. S2: Launches Internet...change these button assignments with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Opens the Media Center Start ...
... decrease (-) the volume. When Internet Explorer is up and running, press this button to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When magnification reaches 200%, it goes back to 100%. S2: Launches Internet...change these button assignments with a TV tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. S3: Opens the Media Center Start ...
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... the POWER switch to batteries wear out. For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on the computer screen. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state.... Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations.
... the POWER switch to batteries wear out. For details on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to turn on the computer screen. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the Num Lock state.... Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the lower level of power consumption. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations.
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... the 2.4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese...keyboard to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the...
... the 2.4 GHz frequency band near the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the keyboard Four AA alkaline batteries are properly installed. Avoid using any wireless devices that the supplied AA batteries are supplied with manganese...keyboard to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the...
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... the keyboard. Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of each other. If ... connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your...
... the keyboard. Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Insert the supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the bottom of the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the bottom of each other. If ... connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off. n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect your...
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If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If you want to put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced.
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...Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to drop the item. E CONNECT button Press to display a ... to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of power. Using...
...Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of a ball. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. A Left button Click or double-click the left button to drop the item. E CONNECT button Press to display a ... to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is available only with your computer. D Power switch Slide the switch to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of power. Using...
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... (used , new or different types of your computer. Always use in the wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication... between your computer and the mouse. ! Before attempting to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the...
... (used , new or different types of your computer. Always use in the wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication... between your computer and the mouse. ! Before attempting to stop working properly. Press the CONNECT button located on the...
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n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer.
n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer 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 Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the wireless mouse as shown below. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the back of the computer.
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. ! If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to be replaced. Steps 3 and 4 must be established. ! If the wireless mouse is not being used for an extended period of each other. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.