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... ...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...
... ...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...
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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 manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! 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 manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! 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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... 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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... 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑...
... 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑...
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...and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by... the following categories to 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 ...
...and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you how to do it step by... the following categories to 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 ...
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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. 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.
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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 your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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 your computer with your VAIO computer. ! Be sure to get started using your computer. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard...
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... when the power of the indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
... when the power of the indicator lights. Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality is off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use. Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights...
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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 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...
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... incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. Do not mix...
... incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. Do not mix...
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.../restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S3:... decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies...
.../restore your computer's screen view. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. S3:... decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. The task associated with each function key varies...
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... wireless keyboard. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place...
... wireless keyboard. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). F POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to batteries wear out. I Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place...
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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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... mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your mouse not working properly. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries...
... mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your mouse not working properly. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries...
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... right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. 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. Press...
... right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. D Power switch Slide the switch to drop the item. 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. Press...
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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 41 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 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively.
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...dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. You can change the ...capture angle of your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down ...
...dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. You can change the ...capture angle of your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down ...
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... excessive pressure 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 the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc...
... excessive pressure 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 the disc or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc...