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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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... online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Latin American countries or areas.
... online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Latin American countries or areas.
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nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - 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. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings.
nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options Guide - 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. To access this online software information: 1 Click Start, point to the original factory installed settings.
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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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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. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
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...key with the function keys to enable the numeric keypad function. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. nN 20 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 the... with the models that are used to move the pointer on the taskbar. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input area to perform certain tasks. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math ...
...key with the function keys to enable the numeric keypad function. Press the Num Lock key to perform certain tasks. nN 20 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 the... with the models that are used to move the pointer on the taskbar. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input area to perform certain tasks. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Press the Num Lock key again to perform basic math ...
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nN 21 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
nN 21 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit. B CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... programs. B Special-function buttons See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above illustration... on the taskbar. The task associated with the models that are used to clicking the right mouse button. nN 22 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 key is...
... programs. B Special-function buttons See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on the computer screen. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above illustration... on the taskbar. The task associated with the models that are used to clicking the right mouse button. nN 22 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 key is...
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B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. nN 23 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. nN 23 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
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Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries ... keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Using 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 wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the keyboard. Avoid using...
Do not mix alkaline with your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to use the same type and manufacture of battery. Confirm that the supplied AA batteries ... keyboard, you purchased, are properly installed. Using 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 wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the keyboard. Avoid using...
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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. Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard.
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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 your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If you want to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. nN 29 Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If your wireless keyboard is not being used for extended periods of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. If you want to put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
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Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or 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 increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
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... one finger while pressing the left button. 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 screen using the built-in pointing device. You can...
... one finger while pressing the left button. 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 screen using the built-in pointing device. You can...
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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 only want to use the pointing device, you must activate it. To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) 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 only want to use the pointing device, you must activate it. To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to ON position. Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device, close the cover completely as shown in (3).
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...Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; A Left button Click or double-click the left... button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. You can save battery power by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with smooth cursor movement...
...Rotate the central wheel to scroll up or down while sliding the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; A Left button Click or double-click the left... button down a page. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between your VAIO computer and the wireless mouse. You can save battery power by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with smooth cursor movement...
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... working properly. Always use the same type and manufacture 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. nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Before using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices...
... working properly. Always use the same type and manufacture 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. nN 34 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the Mouse Before using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB radios, and other wireless devices...