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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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... Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On...
... Connecting a Printer ...84 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...85 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...87 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...89 Setting the Password ...90 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center...92 Using the Power Saving Modes ...93 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...97 Adding and Removing Memory...98 Precautions ...109 On Handling the LCD Screen...110 On...
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... or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the... on-screen User Guide. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your purchase of your...
... or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in audio, video, computing, and communications to read on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains safety guidelines and owner information. Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the... on-screen User Guide. It also includes information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on your purchase of your...
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nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. 2 Click the Categories tab and then the Documentation folder. 3 Click Recovery Guide.
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Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 14) ❑ Connecting the Power Cord (page 15) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 17) nN 9 Getting Started
Getting Started This section describes how to get started with using your VAIO computer. ❑ Locating Controls and Ports (page 10) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 14) ❑ Connecting the Power Cord (page 15) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 17) nN 9 Getting Started
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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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For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 19 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard. You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfortable within a range of approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit.
For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link. nN 19 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard. You can place the keyboard anywhere you find comfortable within a range of approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit.
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... Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input area to clicking the right mouse button. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). These tasks vary among software programs. B POWER... function. H Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. nN 20 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad...
... Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input area to clicking the right mouse button. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). These tasks vary among software programs. B POWER... function. H Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. nN 20 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. nN 21 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. nN 21 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
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VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The task associated with the function keys to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key to disable the numeric keypad. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. Press the Num Lock... to perform basic math calculations. The keyboard for the models available in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen.
VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The task associated with the function keys to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key to disable the numeric keypad. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are available in USA and Canada. Press the Num Lock... to perform basic math calculations. The keyboard for the models available in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen.
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C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. nN 23 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. nN 23 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
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... incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not mix alkaline with your keyboard to stop working properly. Avoid...keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use the same type and manufacture of the keyboard. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you...
... incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not mix alkaline with your keyboard to stop working properly. Avoid...keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use the same type and manufacture of the keyboard. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard, you...
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Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. nN 25 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard VGC-V620G 1 Insert four AA batteries (1) into the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (2) on the right-hand side of the keyboard to turn on the keyboard. 4 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the right panel of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the bottom of each other.
Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. nN 25 Using Your VAIO Computer To connect the wireless keyboard VGC-V620G 1 Insert four AA batteries (1) into the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (2) on the right-hand side of the keyboard to turn on the keyboard. 4 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the right panel of the computer. 5 Press the CONNECT button (4) on the bottom of each other.
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Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. VGC-V617G/V600MG 1 Insert two AA batteries (1) into the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the right panel of the computer. 4 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the bottom of each other. nN 27 Using Your VAIO Computer
Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. VGC-V617G/V600MG 1 Insert two AA batteries (1) into the wireless keyboard. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the right panel of the computer. 4 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the bottom of each other. nN 27 Using Your VAIO Computer
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If you want to be replaced. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
If you want to be replaced. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
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To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. nN 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (VGC-V620G only) Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4. nN 30 Using Your VAIO Computer Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key (VGC-V620G only) Combinations/Feature Functions Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones.
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... to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the built-in pointing device. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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...
... to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the built-in pointing device. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. 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...
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Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device, close the cover completely as shown in (3). nN 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Close the lower part of the cover as shown in (2). You can now use the pointing device together with your keyboard. 4 If you must activate it. To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to use the pointing device, you only want to ON position.
Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device, close the cover completely as shown in (3). nN 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Close the lower part of the cover as shown in (2). You can now use the pointing device together with your keyboard. 4 If you must activate it. To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to use the pointing device, you only want to ON position.
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... Press the right button once to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Avoid using ...or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll ...
... Press the right button once to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). Avoid using ...or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page. F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to scroll ...
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nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Before using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless mouse. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse: ...approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not mix old (used , new or ...
nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Before using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices in the wireless mouse. Press the CONNECT button located on the right panel of the computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the bottom of the mouse: ...approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Do not mix old (used , new or ...