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... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Setting Up Your Computer ...21 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 Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function...
... Started ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...20 Setting Up Your Computer ...21 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 Optical Disc Drive ...46 Using the TV Function...
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n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...108 Connecting External Speakers ...109 Connecting an External Display ...111 Selecting Display Modes...115 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...116 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...118 Connecting a Printer ...120 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 131 Using the Power Saving Mode...132 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...135 Adding and Removing Memory...136 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...143
n3 N Using Peripheral Devices ...108 Connecting External Speakers ...109 Connecting an External Display ...111 Selecting Display Modes...115 Using the Multiple Monitors Function ...116 Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device...118 Connecting a Printer ...120 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...121 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...123 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...125 Setting the Password ...126 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 131 Using the Power Saving Mode...132 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...135 Adding and Removing Memory...136 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ...143
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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. n6 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. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
Contains an overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - n7 N Before Use Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Documentation Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on your VAIO computer.
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... of your entire hard disk drive 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) ...
... of your entire hard disk drive 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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... Help. ❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my...
... Help. ❑ RAID Guide - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my...
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... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. To access Help and Support, click Start...
... for general information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer 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. To access Help and Support, click Start...
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...; Setting Up Your Computer (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 36) 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...
...; Setting Up Your Computer (page 21) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 36) 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...
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... This 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 Optical Disc ... (page 95) ❑ Using the Internet (page 99) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 100) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 103) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This 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 Optical Disc ... (page 95) ❑ Using the Internet (page 99) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 100) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Function (page 103) n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacement of battery.
... of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with additional keys that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacement of battery.
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... the power switch is turned on and off. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for more information. F Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of your screen. n 39 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your computer screen. For details on the wireless ...
... the power switch is turned on and off. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the VAIO Control Center for more information. F Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of your screen. n 39 N Using Your... VAIO Computer A Zoom buttons Change the view size of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of your computer screen. For details on the wireless ...
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When the HDMI input is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software ... wear out. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more in its help file. H Volume control buttons...
When the HDMI input is selected, you can change the assignment with VAIO Control Center (page 131) and find out more information. M Applications key Displays a shortcut menu in place to indicate that the keyboard is in certain software ... wear out. I Muting button Turns the volume on the computer screen. See Setting Up Your Computer with the VAIO Control Center. L Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for more in its help file. H Volume control buttons...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 28) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 41 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 28) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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..., drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger off the touch pad. To change other touch pad settings, click...
..., drag, and scroll objects on an item or object. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Press the left button (3) once. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger off the touch pad. To change other touch pad settings, click...
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... CONNECT button located on the right of battery. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. tone printing. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
... CONNECT button located on the right of battery. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. tone printing. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
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... ). C Right button Press the right button once to drop the item. To change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. 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...
... ). C Right button Press the right button once to drop the item. To change the button assignment, press and hold the central wheel. 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...
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Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. n 45 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 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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.../removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the disc drive eject button on the... drive tray. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The...
.../removing a disc onto/from the tray. 4 Close the tray by pushing it toward you, and gently push it in the middle of the tray with one hand, place a disc in gently. To insert a disc 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the drive eject button (1) or the disc drive eject button on the... drive tray. n 46 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with the label side facing toward the tray until the disc clicks into place. ! The...
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Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
Doing so may cause the computer to malfunction. ✍ If you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer ! Do not remove the optical disc when your computer is in Sleep mode.
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n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.
n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing Optical Discs Your computer plays and records CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Disc™ media, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased. Check your specifications for the type of media your model.