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nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
nN 2 Contents Before Use ...5 Documentation ...5 Ergonomic Considerations ...7 Getting Started ...9 Locating Controls and Ports...10 About the Indicator Lights ...14 Connecting the Power Cord ...15 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...17 Using Your VAIO Computer ...18 Using the Keyboard...19 Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only)...31 Using the Mouse ...33 Using Special-function Buttons ...38 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...39 Using the TV Function...47 Using PC Cards ...56 Using the Memory Stick Media ...60 Using the Internet...67 Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) ...68
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 67) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 68) nN 18 Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 19) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 33) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 38) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 39) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 47) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 56) ❑ Using the Memory Stick Media (page 60) ❑ Using the Internet (page 67) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 68) nN 18 Using Your VAIO Computer
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...VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). These tasks vary among software programs. B POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the computer... the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. The keyboard for the models available in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to.... The task associated with the function keys to clicking Start on the computer screen. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . D Fn key Use the Fn key...
...VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). These tasks vary among software programs. B POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the computer... the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. The keyboard for the models available in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to.... The task associated with the function keys to clicking Start on the computer screen. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . D Fn key Use the Fn key...
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...VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to disable the numeric keypad. C Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to enable the numeric keypad function. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer ...the Start menu. G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from ...
...VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to disable the numeric keypad. C Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to enable the numeric keypad function. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer ...the Start menu. G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from ...
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...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the keyboard. Two or four AA batteries, depending on the bottom of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model...interference, causing your wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to stop working properly. Always use the ...
...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the keyboard. Two or four AA batteries, depending on the bottom of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model...interference, causing your wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to stop working properly. Always use the ...
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nN 31 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) The keyboard delivered with VGC-V620G features a pointing device (1), which controls the cursor on the screen using the built-in pointing device. Press the right button (4) once.... Slide one finger on the pointing device to , select and drag objects on the computer screen. Press the...
nN 31 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) The keyboard delivered with VGC-V620G features a pointing device (1), which controls the cursor on the screen using the built-in pointing device. Press the right button (4) once.... Slide one finger on the pointing device to , select and drag objects on the computer screen. Press the...
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... drives. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives). Optical disc drive CD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected... models only. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on one side with your optical disc drive supports. Use the table...
... drives. A DualDisc is designed to playback discs that the audio side (non-DVD side) of optical disc drive installed on your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to DVD drives). Optical disc drive CD-ROM CD-RW CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected... models only. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on one side with your optical disc drive supports. Use the table...
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The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. From this window, you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the Memory Stick media.
The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. From this window, you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you insert a Memory Stick media. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the Memory Stick media.
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...RECD TV button Press to start playback of the VAIO Zone software options available. G MENU button Press to view the TV program guide. (Note: The TV program guide is delivered with your computer for extended use of the infrared receiver on your model. H GUIDE button Press to view a shortcut menu... of TV programs recorded with the VAIO Zone software. nN 77 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Remote Commander A ...
...RECD TV button Press to start playback of the VAIO Zone software options available. G MENU button Press to view the TV program guide. (Note: The TV program guide is delivered with your computer for extended use of the infrared receiver on your model. H GUIDE button Press to view a shortcut menu... of TV programs recorded with the VAIO Zone software. nN 77 Using Peripheral Devices Using the Remote Commander A ...
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...keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any are off the indicator before the Desktop screen appears due to cancel it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps... appears and Windows does not start ? To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why does it . Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. nN 123 Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot remember ...
...keeps crashing? ❑ Check the web site of the game if there are any are off the indicator before the Desktop screen appears due to cancel it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps... appears and Windows does not start ? To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Why does it . Press the power button for 10 or 15 seconds, then restart your computer and enter the correct password. nN 123 Troubleshooting What should I do if I cannot remember ...
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... have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. See Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31). Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt...+Delete keys simultaneously. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt...
... have disabled the pointing device without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. ❑ If the computer does not restart, follow these steps: 1 Press the Windows key. 2 Press the U key. See Using the Pointing Device (on Selected Models Only) (page 31). Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt...+Delete keys simultaneously. The Turn off the computer. ❑ If the pointer does not move while playing a disc, press the Ctrl+Alt...
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...the desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You...desktops; In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO® computer model You can also right-click the VAIO...computer is posted on the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO... Update notice to open the support web site. nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer...
...the desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You...desktops; In order to receive the fastest and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO® computer model You can also right-click the VAIO...computer is posted on the Taskbar Notification area and select Go to VAIO Web Support to open the VAIO Support web site and view the information. Click the VAIO... Update notice to open the support web site. nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer...
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nN 149 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Photoshop® Album, Premiere®, Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. ...
nN 149 Support Options Program Support Information Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased, your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below. Adobe® Photoshop® Elements, Photoshop® Album, Premiere®, Reader® Adobe Systems Inc. ...
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... VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ nN 157 Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO... you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your wireless network running smoothly. ❑...
... VAIO computer model. ❑ For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑ For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ nN 157 Support Options VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc. The VAIO... you through setting up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to help keep your VAIO® computer up to date by regularly checking the Sony Online Support Web site for important software updates and information for your wireless network running smoothly. ❑...
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You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. On VAIO computer models with a built-in USA and Canada Web site http://www.corel.com/ On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD. ❑...; For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑...
You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. On VAIO computer models with a built-in USA and Canada Web site http://www.corel.com/ On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record video and slide shows of pictures to DVD. ❑...; For users in USA and Canada Web Site http://www.sony.com/pcsupport Telephone 888-4-SONY-PC (888-476-6972) ❑...