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...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 ...
...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 ...
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n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
n4 N Troubleshooting ...152 Computer ...154 System Security ...160 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...161 Networking ...164 Bluetooth Technology ...167 Optical Discs ...171 Display ...176 Printing ...177 Microphone ...178 Mouse ...179 Speakers ...180 Touch Pad...182 Keyboard...183 Floppy Disks ...184 Audio/Video...185 HDMI ...188 Memory Stick ...190 Peripherals ...191 Support Options ...192 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...196 Trademarks ...206
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... wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse.
... wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse.
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n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source and Cables You need to connect other cables if you want to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you need a power cord to connect your computer to use some functions of your computer, such as the TV function. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your wireless keyboard and mouse. In addition, you can establish communication with your computer.
n 23 N Getting Started Connecting a Power Source and Cables You need to connect other cables if you want to an AC power source and it must be plugged into the power source before you need a power cord to connect your computer to use some functions of your computer, such as the TV function. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your wireless keyboard and mouse. In addition, you can establish communication with your computer.
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...5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is lost. Press the Fn key to use the wireless keyboard, you find your computer and the keyboard is left unused for use in the LCD... turns on before using the keyboard. Before attempting to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. n 26 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries ...
...5 Press the CONNECT button (5) on the keyboard when connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is lost. Press the Fn key to use the wireless keyboard, you find your computer and the keyboard is left unused for use in the LCD... turns on before using the keyboard. Before attempting to check that the connection between the computer and the keyboard. ✍ If you must be located within 10 seconds of the keyboard. n 26 N Getting Started Connecting the Wireless Keyboard A wireless keyboard and four AA alkaline batteries ...
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If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level. 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 you want to be replaced.
If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for its battery power level. 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 you want to be replaced.
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... Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, for Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between your computer and the wireless mouse and keyboard before mounting the computer on the wall. n 30 N Getting Started Preparing for connecting to those compliant with four holes on the back of the computer...
... Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, for Wall Mounting Your computer is recommended that you allow adequate clearance between your computer and the wireless mouse and keyboard before mounting the computer on the wall. n 30 N Getting Started Preparing for connecting to those compliant with four holes on the back of the 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) ...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) ...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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...VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of battery. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. If you find your keyboard not working after replacement of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard...on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the back ...
...VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of battery. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with manganese batteries. If you find your keyboard not working after replacement of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard...on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the back ...
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...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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting ...). C Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. D Sleep button Provides for more information. Press to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). F Power switch Slide the switch to make the screen view look bigger ...
...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. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting ...). C Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc from the drive. D Sleep button Provides for more information. Press to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 121). F Power switch Slide the switch to make the screen view look bigger ...
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.... K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 39) for more in place to indicate that the keyboard is in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. I Muting button Turns the volume on while the ...AA batteries for use (page 26). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. J S1 button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button ...
.... K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 39) for more in place to indicate that the keyboard is in its help file. In such a case, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 120) and find out more information. I Muting button Turns the volume on while the ...AA batteries for use (page 26). See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. N Windows key Displays the Start menu. J S1 button Opens the Media Center Start menu by default. ✍ The default S1 button ...
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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. 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.
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... pressing the left button. In such a case, take your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad. You can point to... fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad. Press the left button twice. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device.
... pressing the left button. In such a case, take your finger on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your fingertip reached an edge of the touch pad. You can point to... fingertip may have reached an edge of the touch pad. Press the left button twice. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device.
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... the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is turned off. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject...
... the optical disc forcefully before it completely slides out. 1 Check that the Hard disk/Optical disc drive indicator light (1) is turned off. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer To remove a disc ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is unlit. 2 Press the drive eject button (2) or the disc drive eject...
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While the HDMI input is selected: - You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ! You can only use the function keys on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to change the volume. - You can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the volume. You cannot use the OSD menu to change the brightness.
While the HDMI input is selected: - You cannot use the Up/Down buttons to increase or decrease the volume. ! You can only use the function keys on the wireless keyboard or the supplied remote commander to change the volume. - You can only use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the brightness. n 78 N Using Your VAIO Computer To change the HDMI input volume Press the Up (V) or the Down (v) button to change the volume. You cannot use the OSD menu to change the brightness.
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...Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer. ! When your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the... CPU into Sleep mode. Make sure that the batteries of time. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you can press the sleep button ...
...Sleep. ✍ Alternatively, you cannot insert a disc. To activate Sleep mode Click Start, the arrow next to place your computer. ! When your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. You will turn off the LCD screen and places the hard disk drive and the... CPU into Sleep mode. Make sure that the batteries of time. n 122 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Sleep Mode Sleep mode turns off automatically. The orange power indicator light illuminates in Sleep mode, you can press the sleep button ...
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.... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...177) ❑ Microphone (page 178) ❑ Mouse (page 179) ❑ Speakers (page 180) ❑ Touch Pad (page 182) ❑ Keyboard (page 183) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 184) n 152 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
.... 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://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American...177) ❑ Microphone (page 178) ❑ Mouse (page 179) ❑ Speakers (page 180) ❑ Touch Pad (page 182) ❑ Keyboard (page 183) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 184) n 152 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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... Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony power cord. If you press and hold the power button for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause...I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Plug the ... are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is not in Sleep mode by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is selected. For your safety, use the computer ...
... Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using the supplied Sony power cord. If you press and hold the power button for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may cause...I do not use only the genuine Sony power cord, which is supplied by pressing the power button on the computer or the sleep button on the wireless keyboard or the remote commander. Plug the ... are adjusted correctly. ❑ Make sure the computer input is not in Sleep mode by Sony for your VAIO computer. ❑ Make sure your computer is selected. For your safety, use the computer ...
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...+Alt+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Then, plug the power cord and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If...
...+Alt+Delete keys may have been occurred. ❑ Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down your wireless keyboard and remote commander are properly installed and not worn out. Then, plug the power cord and turn on but my screen remains blank? ❑ If...
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The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your ...
The disc that your computer is on. ❑ Press the drive eject button on the computer or the disc drive eject button on the wireless keyboard. ❑ If either button does not work, click Start and Computer, right-click the optical disc drive icon, and select Eject. ❑ Try restarting your ...