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... ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...
... ...6 Notice ...7 Documentation ...8 Ergonomic Considerations ...11 Getting Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...36 Using Your VAIO Computer ...37 Using the Keyboard ...38 Using the Touch Pad ...42 Using the Mouse ...43 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...
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n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
n3 N Using the Network (LAN) ...102 Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...104 Using the Bluetooth Function ...107 Using Peripheral Devices...112 Connecting External Speakers ...113 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...115 Connecting a Printer ...117 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...120 Setting the Password ...121 Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center 126 Using the Power Saving Mode...127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...130 Adding and Removing Memory...131 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...138
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... is intended for users 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 comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in...
... is intended for users 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 comes preinstalled with the Microsoft® Windows Vista® 32-bit operating system. External views illustrated in...
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...software configurations of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of your computer must be connected 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
...software configurations of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Contains an overview of your computer must be connected 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/LA/ for customers in Spanish...
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n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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.
n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. 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.
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... location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... location for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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 with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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Be sure to get started using your system. 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
Be sure to get started using your system. 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. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
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... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 38) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 42) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 43) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION ...) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 102) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 104) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 107) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Do not ...mix alkaline with additional keys that perform specific functions. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Always use...
... wireless keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Do not ...mix alkaline with additional keys that perform specific functions. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacing the keyboard batteries, reconnect the keyboard. Always use...
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...Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. To change the LCD brightness. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn+F5: Decreases... or a document displayed on . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. For details on and off. F Power switch Slide the switch to change the brightness for the HDMI...
...Illustrated above is the English keyboard as an example. B Function keys Perform certain tasks. To change the LCD brightness. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Changes the size of the LCD screen. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). Fn+F5: Decreases... or a document displayed on . The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for the procedure. For details on and off. F Power switch Slide the switch to change the brightness for the HDMI...
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... (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for the procedure. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 126) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. In such a case,... you cannot use (page 29). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the assignment with ...
... (+) or decrease (-) the volume. ! K Touch pad See Using the Touch Pad (page 42) for the procedure. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center (page 126) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications. In such a case,... you cannot use (page 29). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for use the volume control buttons on the wireless keyboard to change the assignment with ...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 29) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 29) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad ... You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F11 keys while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the right button (4) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along...
n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad ... You can disable/enable the touch pad with the Fn+F11 keys while a mouse is connected to your computer. Press the right button (4) once. To change other touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along...
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... patterns. tone printing. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. See Connecting the Wireless Mouse (page 31) for the detailed procedure. Avoid ... to plug in the wireless mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the back of the wireless mouse. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations ...
... patterns. tone printing. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with your computer. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. See Connecting the Wireless Mouse (page 31) for the detailed procedure. Avoid ... to plug in the wireless mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the back of the wireless mouse. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations ...
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... (if any). D Left side button Press the left button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the back button on and off. Pressing it ). G Power switch Slide the... to turn the mouse on the Internet Explorer. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 44 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...
... (if any). D Left side button Press the left button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. Pressing it works in the same way as pressing the back button on and off. Pressing it ). G Power switch Slide the... to turn the mouse on the Internet Explorer. F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. n 44 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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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 45 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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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...the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in the desired angle. Push down or... the preinstalled image capture software. If another software application is possible with the appropriate software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging...
...the built-in MOTION EYE camera. Turning on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more than one software application. Video conference is using the camera, exit the application before using the built-in the desired angle. Push down or... the preinstalled image capture software. If another software application is possible with the appropriate software. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. The built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging...
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You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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.
You cannot operate the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows Movie Maker software. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! 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.
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n 48 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 48 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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... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 49 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...
... button below the displayed image to start movie recording. 5 When finished, click the Record Video button once again to stop movie recording. n 49 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...