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...Started ...13 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 Internet...90 Using Wireless ...
...Started ...13 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 Internet...90 Using Wireless ...
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... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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...
... 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://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm 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...
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...individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2...Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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) -
...individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2...Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. 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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...find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 ..., other Internet sites you might find the on how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support,...
...find the answers you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that 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 ..., other Internet sites you might find the on how to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support,...
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Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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Be 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 supplied accessories connected and set up ...
Be 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 supplied accessories connected and set up ...
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... when this indicator is read from or written to the optical disc media. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off...
... when this indicator is read from or written to the optical disc media. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in orange when the LCD backlight is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is turned off...
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... This section describes how to get 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 ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87...
... This section describes how to get 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 ExpressCard Module (page 77) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 81) ❑ Using Other Memory Cards (page 87...
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.... Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that perform specific functions. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 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...
.... Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that perform specific functions. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 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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... A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different ... the assignments with the Fn key. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above .
... A Function keys Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The default S button assignments may be different ... the assignments with the Fn key. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. ✍ Illustrated above .
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... details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
... details on the computer screen. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers...
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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. 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.
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... near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that exchange radio signals on the bottom of your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of the wireless mouse. Do not...
... near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that exchange radio signals on the bottom of your computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of the wireless mouse. Do not...
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n 40 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. D Power ...
n 40 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. D Power ...
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Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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... the camera, exit the application before using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE ...camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in the desired angle. ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The ...
... the camera, exit the application before using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE camera. You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE ...camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in the desired angle. ! n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The ...
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot. ...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot. ...