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... 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 ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...
... 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 ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Touch Pad ...39 Using the Mouse ...40 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...
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... Connecting a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling...
... Connecting a Printer ...109 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...110 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...112 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...114 Setting the Password ...115 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 120 Using the Power Saving Mode...121 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...124 Adding and Removing Memory...125 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...132 Precautions ...138 Handling...
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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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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 Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this manual) - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations...
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... selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n7 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 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
... selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, wireless LAN, and wireless WAN* functions. n7 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 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and...
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... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
... Help and Support. ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Choose from the following categories to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. ❑ Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer. n8 N Before Use Help and Support Help...
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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 your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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 your system. Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external ...' instructions. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 12) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 17) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 18) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION ... (page 92) ❑ Using the Internet (page 95) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 96) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 99) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 40) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION ... (page 92) ❑ Using the Internet (page 95) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 96) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 99) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of battery. If you find your computer. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 26) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not ...mix alkaline with your computer. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied...
...causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of battery. If you find your computer. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 26) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Do not ...mix alkaline with your computer. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied...
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...For details on . ✍ Illustrated above is turned on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. E Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is the English keyboard as ...an example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. F Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off....
...For details on . ✍ Illustrated above is turned on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. E Power indicator A green bar appears when the power switch is the English keyboard as ...an example. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the lower level of the LCD screen. F Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on and off....
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...while in the Caps 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 26). M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. K ...button assignment may be different from the above. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more in its help file. See Setting...
...while in the Caps 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 26). M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to batteries wear out. K ...button assignment may be different from the above. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more in its help file. See Setting...
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B CONNECT button (page 26) 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 26) 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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...when your finger on an item or object. In such a case, take your computer. Slide your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. If pointer movement or scrolling ... your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
...when your finger on an item or object. In such a case, take your computer. Slide your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. If pointer movement or scrolling ... your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically...
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...near the wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or ...that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to plug ...wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the back of batteries can damage the wireless ...
...near the wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of your computer. Confirm that have minimal repetitive patterns. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or ...that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to plug ...wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the back of batteries can damage the wireless ...
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C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop ... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). n 41 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 side button to go forward...
C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop ... scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). n 41 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 side button to go forward...
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n 42 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 42 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.
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...the live feed in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or ... application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
...the live feed in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to capture still images and movies with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Video conference is possible with your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or ... application is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
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n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Still Images To capture a still image 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Capture ...
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... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in...
... to stop movie recording. See the help file included with the software for more features. The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Capturing Movies To capture a movie 1 Click Start, All Programs, ArcSoft WebCam Companion 2, and WebCam Companion 2 to launch the WebCam Companion 2. 2 Click the Record icon in...