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... 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...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
... 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...43 Using the... Optical Disc Drive ...47 Using the TV Function ...56 Using the HDMI Input Function ...75 Using the ExpressCard Module ...82 Using the Memory Stick ...86 Using the SD Memory Card ...92 Using...
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... 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...
... 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...
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the 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. 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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... - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, ... The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available 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 using Windows Media Center. See the online specifications...
... - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use My VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. n7 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on selected models only. Provides information about setting up Bluetooth*, ... The Bluetooth and wireless WAN functions are available 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 using Windows Media Center. See the online specifications...
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... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers ...you need. 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 and Support is easy to access...
... ❑ Get started with my VAIO Get help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery DVDs and more. ❑ Use my VAIO Access your VAIO user guide, interactive help in the form of VAIO tutorials, how-to find the answers ...you need. 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 and Support is easy to access...
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Before starting your 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 VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer...
Before starting your 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 VAIO computer. ! n 11 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer...
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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 Touch Pad (page 39) ❑ Using the Mouse (page ...40) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82) ❑ Using the Memory...Internet (page 95) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 96) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 99) n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This 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 EYE Camera (page 43) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 56) ❑ Using the HDMI Input Function (page 75) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 82) ❑ Using the Memory...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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... supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer or wireless keyboard...
... supplied AA batteries are properly installed. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Press the CONNECT button located on the back of your computer or wireless keyboard...
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... for more information. See the help file included with the Fn key. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode...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. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in).
... for more information. See the help file included with the Fn key. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. ✍ Illustrated above is turned on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode...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. Press to make the screen view look bigger and closer (zoom in).
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...page 39) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 26). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off. I Muting button Turns the volume on while the AA batteries for more in certain software applications.... M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
...page 39) for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to indicate that the keyboard is ready for use (page 26). n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on and off. I Muting button Turns the volume on while the AA batteries for more in certain software applications.... M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. H Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume.
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 26) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. If pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention, your finger on the touch pad around its ... to your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Slide your finger 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 finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. If pointer movement or scrolling continues against your intention, your finger on the touch pad around its ... to your finger on the touch pad (1) to scroll vertically. Slide your finger 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 finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is...
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... batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that have half- Do not place metal furniture near your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with your mouse not working...
... batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that have half- Do not place metal furniture near your computer. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with your mouse not working...
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... change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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...
... change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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...
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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. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 adds video functionality to instant messaging software ... your computer. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is possible with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in the desired angle. You can...
The built-in MOTION EYE camera. 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 adds video functionality to instant messaging software ... your computer. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. If another software application is possible with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the computer activates the built-in the desired angle. You can...
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This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object.
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The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
The WebCam Companion 2 provides many more information. 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 ...
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... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included...
... 2. 2 Click the Record icon in the main window. 3 Frame your subject in the properties window. 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 stop movie recording. See the help file included...