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... Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 Using the... TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the ...
... Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 Using the... TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the ...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
n4 N Troubleshooting ...140 Computer ...142 System Security ...148 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...150 Internet ...153 Networking ...155 Optical Discs ...158 Display ...163 Printing ...165 Microphone ...166 Mouse ...168 Speakers ...169 Keyboard...171 Floppy Disks ...172 PC Cards ...173 Audio/Video...175 Memory Stick Media ...178 Peripherals ...179 Support Options ...180 Sony Support Information ...180 Program Support Information...184 Trademarks ...195
User Guide
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... forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n 11 N Before Use ❑ Position...
... forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n 11 N Before Use ❑ Position...
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n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
n 22 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source You need an AC adapter to connect to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and mouse. ✍ Use your computer only with the supplied AC adapter.
User Guide
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... supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be located within 10 seconds of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to use in the LCD...
... supplied four AA batteries (1) into the battery compartment (2) on the computer. 4 Slide the POWER switch (3) at the top of the keyboard to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be located within 10 seconds of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to use in the LCD...
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If you want to be replaced. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ 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 put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
If you want to be replaced. n 27 N Getting Started ✍ 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 put the wireless keyboard in the LCD window on the wireless keyboard for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is not being used for its battery power level.
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... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the...
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using the...
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.... Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may...
.... Do not place metal furniture near the wireless keyboard. Always use the same type and manufacture of the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. These devices may...
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...Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. ✍ Illustrated above . The default tasks are... (-) the volume. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. B Muting button Turns the volume on and...
...Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different from the above is the English keyboard as follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. ✍ Illustrated above . The default tasks are... (-) the volume. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. B Muting button Turns the volume on and...
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... Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 25). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on ...and off the wireless keyboard. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or ...
... Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for use (page 25). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on ...and off the wireless keyboard. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... completely slides out. 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator (1) is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and... repeat the procedure. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !
... completely slides out. 1 Check that the optical disc drive indicator (1) is turned off . 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. The optical disc slides out. ✍ Alternatively, you can remove a disc with some mouse operations. Do not remove the optical disc when your computer and... repeat the procedure. To do so, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc !
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...To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use it will lose all unsaved data. To modify this mode. ! n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click...Change the time to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will turn off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc.
...To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to use it will lose all unsaved data. To modify this mode. ! n 113 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the CPU into Sleep mode and click...Change the time to Normal mode ❑ Press the power button on your computer. ❑ Press the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander, or the space bar on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to place your computer will turn off automatically. If you cannot insert a disc.
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... simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries...) ❑ Display (page 163) ❑ Printing (page 165) ❑ Microphone (page 166) ❑ Mouse (page 168) ❑ Speakers (page 169) ❑ Keyboard (page 171) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 172) ❑ PC Cards (page 173) ❑ Audio/Video (page 175)
... simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries...) ❑ Display (page 163) ❑ Printing (page 165) ❑ Microphone (page 166) ❑ Mouse (page 168) ❑ Speakers (page 169) ❑ Keyboard (page 171) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 172) ❑ PC Cards (page 173) ❑ Audio/Video (page 175)
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...computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Make sure the power indicator shows the power ...; Check that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode...Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer ... Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on...
...computer is securely plugged into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Make sure the power indicator shows the power ...; Check that you press and hold the power button for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is not in Sleep mode...Wait three to malfunction. For your safety, use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause your computer ... Computer What should I do not use only the genuine Sony AC adapter, which is supplied by Sony for more than four seconds, your computer will turn on...
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... password, check that the power indicator goes off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button...
... password, check that the power indicator goes off the indicator before the computer completely enters Sleep mode. If you enter a wrong power-on the wireless keyboard are lit, press the Num Lk key or the Caps Lock key to the Lock button, and Restart. 3 If your computer with the power button...
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... select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer.
... select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the S3 button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer.
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... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume 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 left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and...
... with a listing of the following: ❑ Check if the volume 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 left pane. Follow these steps: 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click System and...
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... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications... CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update.
... to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 90). What should I do if I cannot play some Blu-ray Disc contents on the computer, it with one with an affixed adhesive label could cause a write error or other damage. This Q & A entry applies to play Blu-ray Disc media? ! See the online specifications... CD media? ❑ Make sure you neither launch any software application nor allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using VAIO Update.
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... computer screen. Press the DISPLAY OFF button. Press the Fn+F6 keys to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. What should I do if my screen is in...
... computer screen. Press the DISPLAY OFF button. Press the Fn+F6 keys to bring the computer back into a power source and turned on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander to brighten your computer may go blank if the computer enters Sleep mode. What should I do if my screen is in...