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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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...the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. D Fn key Use the Fn key with the models that are used to move the pointer on the computer screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. The left and right buttons provide the same... functions as wireless mouse buttons. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . nN 20 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in certain software programs. Pressing this...
...the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. D Fn key Use the Fn key with the models that are used to move the pointer on the computer screen. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. The left and right buttons provide the same... functions as wireless mouse buttons. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . nN 20 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in certain software programs. Pressing this...
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... G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math ...models available in USA and Canada. D Fn key Use the Fn key with the function keys to perform certain tasks. F Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to enable the numeric keypad function. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer...
... G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math ...models available in USA and Canada. D Fn key Use the Fn key with the function keys to perform certain tasks. F Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to enable the numeric keypad function. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use in the wireless keyboard. ! Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless keyboard within... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model you must enable communications...
... (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use in the wireless keyboard. ! Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not place metal furniture near your wireless keyboard within... 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the model you must enable communications...
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Press the left button (3) once. 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 an item or object. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag and select Description Slide ... pointing device to , select and drag objects on the screen using the built-in pointing device. You can point to place the pointer (2) on the computer screen.
Press the left button (3) once. 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 an item or object. Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag and select Description Slide ... pointing device to , select and drag objects on the screen using the built-in pointing device. You can point to place the pointer (2) on the computer screen.
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... of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the CD Standard. ! Use the table below to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre... CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your computer. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the other side....
... of a DualDisc may not play on the disc packaging carefully to check both playback and recording compatibility with your specifications for use with a Sony VAIO computer, be aware that conform to the CD Standard. ! Use the table below to the multiple formats of discs now available, when buying pre... CD-RW/DVD-ROM DVD-RW DVD±RW * On selected models only. This product is a two sided disc product which types of media your computer. nN 42 Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the other side....
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The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer.
The My Computer window appears. 2 Click Memory Stick. The Memory Stick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. From this window, you insert a Memory Stick media. nN 64 Using Your VAIO Computer Viewing the Contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Memory Stick window may appear when you can choose to view, print, copy or organize your images or data stored on the Memory Stick media. If the Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert the Memory Stick media, follow these steps: To view the contents 1 Click Start and then My Computer.
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...button Press to the current channel. H GUIDE button Press to the previous channel. Point the remote commander to the infrared receiver on your model. B Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) C JUMP button Press to... guide. (Note: The TV program guide is delivered with your computer for extended use of the VAIO Zone software options available. F PICTURES button Press to start playback of the infrared receiver on your computer for remote operations. Press again to restore the sound. See Front...
...button Press to the current channel. H GUIDE button Press to the previous channel. Point the remote commander to the infrared receiver on your model. B Channel number buttons (0-9) Press to select specific channels. (Press the ENTER button to activate channel selection.) C JUMP button Press to... guide. (Note: The TV program guide is delivered with your computer for extended use of the VAIO Zone software options available. F PICTURES button Press to start playback of the infrared receiver on your computer for remote operations. Press again to restore the sound. See Front...
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... I do if I start my computer and the message "System Disabled" appears and Windows does not start . Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups... charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off ...
... I do if I start my computer and the message "System Disabled" appears and Windows does not start . Why does it take some VAIO models, the graphics memory is not guaranteed. If you have installed the latest video driver. ❑ On some time before the Desktop screen appears due to network security checkups... charged. The optimal graphic performance in this case is shared with the system. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. Wait for more than four seconds to check that the Num Lock indicator and Caps Lock indicator are off ...
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...desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You can also right-click the VAIO Update icon 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... can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO® computer model You can find the information you are looking for at the lower right corner...
...desktops. 2 Your computer's serial number You can also right-click the VAIO Update icon 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... can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. nN 147 Support Options 5 VAIO Update When your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is...and most efficient services, please have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO® computer model You can find the information you are looking for at the lower right corner...
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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... Update utility helps you through setting up to help keep your VAIO® computer up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to...
... 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... Update utility helps you through setting up to help keep your VAIO® computer up your wireless network connection and offers useful diagnostic tests to...
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... USA and Canada Web site http://www.corel.com/ You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD. ❑ 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...
... USA and Canada Web site http://www.corel.com/ You can even enjoy media content stored on other VAIO® computers on your network. On VAIO computer models with a recordable DVD drive, VAIO Zone enables you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD. ❑ 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...