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n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
n2 N Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...6 Ergonomic Considerations ...9 Getting Started ...11 Locating Controls and Ports...12 About the Indicator Lights ...17 Setting Up Your Computer ...18 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...31 Using Your VAIO Computer ...32 Using the Keyboard ...33 Using the Mouse ...37 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...40 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...42 Using the TV Function ...53 Using PC Cards ...72 Using the ExpressCard Module ...75 Using the Memory Stick Media ...79 Using Other Memory Cards ...85 Using the Internet...88 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...90
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... a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125...
... a Printer ...100 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...101 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...103 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...105 Setting the Password ...106 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central ...109 Using the Power Saving Mode...110 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...112 Adding and Removing Memory...113 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...119 Precautions ...125...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
... 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: 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 countries or ...areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) -...
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n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides ... installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides ... installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) -
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... you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to ... location for information and technical assistance 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. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
... you might find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to ... location for information and technical assistance 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. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information...
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... (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 VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your...
... (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 VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your system. n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your...
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..., and turns off when the computer is off . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in use. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is...
..., and turns off when the computer is off . DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in use. n 17 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. Built-in MOTION EYE camera Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 33) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 37) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 40) ❑ Using ... (page 79) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 85) ❑ Using the Internet (page 88) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 90) n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
... use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
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...Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc ... Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
...Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Central (page 109) and find out more in its help file. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc ... Fn key. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Central. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ✍ Illustrated above . S2: Launches Internet Explorer.
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K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 23). n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the ...
K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 23). n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. when the (Num lock): Turns on while in the ...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 23) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse...
... devices that have minimal repetitive patterns. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse...
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... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. This...
... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. This...
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Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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... camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
... camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using the software. Note that the camera is activated before using such software. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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...MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. It decreases the frame rate... and slows down or up the horizontal bar to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Push down the shutter ...
...MOTION EYE camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. It decreases the frame rate... and slows down or up the horizontal bar to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. This is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Push down the shutter ...
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To insert a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc ...
To insert a disc ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc ...
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is in Sleep mode. Do ...
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! If pressing either button does not slide the disc out of the drive, restart your computer is in Sleep mode. Do ...