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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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... Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc...
... Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your VAIO computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of connections, setting up information, etc...
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... manual) - Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking...
... manual) - Contains features of your computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your entire hard disk drive to the Sony online support Web site at: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking...
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... other Internet sites you need. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you ...will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single ...
... other Internet sites you need. n7 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. To access Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. ❑ Manuals & Specifications Here you ...will find interesting and useful. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to access and provides a single ...
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... 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the...
... 11) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 16) ❑ Connecting a Power Source (page 17) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 20) Make sure to get started using your VAIO computer. ! Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the...
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Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. 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 (...
Front A Built-in speakers (stereo) B Built-in microphone (monaural) C Built-in its help file. 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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... off , the memory card is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... disc is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is on. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the...
... off , the memory card is not being used . Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is running. ✍ You can change the brightness of the computer is on .) When the indicator is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn... disc is not being used . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN function is on. n 16 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in its help file. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is read from or written to the...
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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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... varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in ...the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks....
... varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central (page 99) and find out more in ...the foreground Internet Explorer window. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks....
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... the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate ... a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations. G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off the wireless keyboard. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow ...
... the Caps Lock state. (Scroll lock): Turns on while in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 27). K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate ... a shortcut menu in place to perform basic math calculations. G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off the wireless keyboard. n 24 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Standby button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow ...
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n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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...To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the back of the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and...as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless ...
...To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the back of the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and...as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between the computer and the keyboard. ! These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless ...
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! If not, repeat the procedure. ! If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER...Turn on before using the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) 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 ! If not, repeat the procedure. ! If the wireless keyboard is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the computer. 3 Slide the POWER...Turn on before using the keyboard. Press the Fn key to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the back of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is left unused for 20 minutes or longer, the connect indicator will turn off...
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n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.
n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level. If you want to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced.
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...plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of power. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Press the wheel once ...to drop the item. 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 select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button to ...
...plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of power. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button Press to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Press the wheel once ...to drop the item. 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 select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button to ...
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... signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer for use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! To maintain good communication...
... signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer for use the same type and manufacture of your computer. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Before you must install the batteries and establish communication between your computer and the mouse. ! To maintain good communication...
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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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Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button.
Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of time, remove the batteries to 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 avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be replaced. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer 4 Turn over the mouse, slide the power switch to the ON position, and press the CONNECT button.