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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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n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
n4 N Troubleshooting ...122 Computer ...124 System Security ...130 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...131 Internet ...134 Networking ...136 Optical Discs ...139 Display ...143 Printing ...144 Microphone ...145 Mouse ...146 Speakers ...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 PC Cards ...150 Audio/Video...152 Memory Stick Media ...153 Peripherals ...154 Support Options ...155 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...159
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Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Sit in front of you (1). Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far ...; Furniture and posture - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n8 N Before Use ❑ Position of your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your computer - Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable.
Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Sit in front of you (1). Place the display directly in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far ...; Furniture and posture - Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n8 N Before Use ❑ Position of your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your computer - Excessive use of the computer may make you more comfortable.
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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 Optical Disc Drive (page ... (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 Optical Disc Drive (page ... (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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...tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. Fn + F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. The default tasks are as... view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify the contents in its help file. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When ...
...tuner or launches Windows Mail on and off. Fn + F6: Increases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. Using the Wireless Keyboard n 23 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn + F5: Decreases lightness intensity of the LCD screen. The default tasks are as... view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Fn + F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify the contents in its help file. One press magnifies the contents by 50%. When ...
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...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). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the ...basic math calculations. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. 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.
...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). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the ...basic math calculations. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. 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.
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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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... devices may create 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. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and...
... devices may create 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. ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer for use the same type and...
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n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of 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...
n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard ! This could indicate that the connect indicator turns on the keyboard when connection is established between your wireless keyboard, it must be located within 10 seconds of 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...
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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. 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. 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 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. 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. n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ You can check the battery indicator ( or ) in a more 'ergonomic' position, flip open the keyboard feet.
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...the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on in this mode. You will lose any unsaved data. ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into Sleep mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep... Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The orange power light is on the wireless keyboard. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍...
...the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on in this mode. You will lose any unsaved data. ✍ In Sleep mode, inserting a disc will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk and the CPU into Sleep mode. n 101 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep... Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The orange power light is on the wireless keyboard. ! To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to the Lock button, and Sleep. ✍...
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... problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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 Latin American...
... problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer. Many problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting 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 Latin American...
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... wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. .... For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the standby button on ....using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to turn on . n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ...
... wireless keyboard or the remote commander. If this occurs, do if my computer does not start? ❑ Make sure your computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on your computer. .... For your safety, use the computer for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode by pressing the power button on the computer or the standby button on ....using the supplied Sony AC adapter. Wait three to turn on . n 124 N Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use only genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for at least one hour. ...
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...showing a message, when I start . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to... the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the power button may ...
...showing a message, when I start . Press and hold the power button until the computer turns off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. Your computer may cause loss of unsaved data. If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to... the Shut down button and Restart. 4 If this procedure does not work, press and hold the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer with the power button may ...
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... point appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the...3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is installed. ...
... point appears on the speakers and the connections between the speakers and your computer. ❑ Make sure the correct driver software is turned off or minimized by the muting or volume button, respectively, on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. ❑ Right-click the volume icon on the...3 Check the disc for instructions. ❑ If you are playing a disc and cannot hear sound, do if I cannot play a disc properly on my computer? ❑ Make sure the disc is inserted into the optical disc drive with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume is installed. ...
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...of DVD recordable media do not work. What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 142 N ... application nor allow any to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage.
...of DVD recordable media do not work. What should I do if I cannot write data to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with your optical disc drive. n 142 N ... application nor allow any to DVD media? ❑ Make sure you are using a CD-R/RW disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it with one with no affixed adhesive label. Using a disc with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage.
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... Windows Aero? Press the MONITOR OFF button. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is securely plugged into a power source and turned... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to selected models only. The Appearance Settings window appears. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on . ...
... Windows Aero? Press the MONITOR OFF button. See Using the Power Saving Modes (page 100) for more information. ❑ Make sure your computer is on the Appearance tab. 5 Click OK. Make sure the power indicator shows the power is securely plugged into a power source and turned... on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to selected models only. The Appearance Settings window appears. 4 Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on . ...
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Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. n 145 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? ❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander.
Press the other to turn up the volume loud enough to hear sound. Press the button once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander may have been pressed. n 145 N Troubleshooting Microphone What should I do if my microphone does not work? ❑ If you are using an external microphone, make sure the microphone is turned on and is properly plugged into the microphone jack on your computer. ❑ The muting button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander.
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Press the MONITOR OFF button at the top right corner above the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the taskbar. Press the other to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. Press the button ...once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 147 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑...
Press the MONITOR OFF button at the top right corner above the LCD screen or press the muting button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ The muting button on the taskbar. Press the other to turn up loud enough and the audio option is properly set. Press the button ...once again. ❑ The volume may have been turned off with one of the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. n 147 N Troubleshooting Speakers What should I do if I do not hear sound from the built-in speakers? ❑...