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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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nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
nN 4 Troubleshooting ...117 Computer ...118 System Security ...124 Internet ...126 Networking ...128 CDs and DVDs...130 Display ...133 Printing ...134 Microphone ...135 Mouse ...136 Speakers ...137 Pointing Device ...138 Keyboard ...140 Floppy Disks...141 PC Cards...142 Audio/Video ...143 Memory Stick Media...144 Peripherals ...145 Support Options ...146 Sony Support Information ...146 Program Support Information...149
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... you more comfortable. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor... tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of the chair so your computer - Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Sit in a chair with good back support. Keep your ...
... you more comfortable. Place the display directly in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your wrists in front of your feet are flat on the floor... tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of the chair so your computer - Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Adjust the level of the computer may make you (1). Sit in a chair with good back support. Keep your ...
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..., or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (3). To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port (1) on the back panel of the computer. 2 Pass the power cord cable over the power cord hook (2), located next to the AC In port. 3 Insert the power cord plug into an AC... power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.
..., or Universal Power Supply (UPS) (3). To connect the power cord 1 Insert the power cord into the AC In port (1) on the back panel of the computer. 2 Pass the power cord cable over the power cord hook (2), located next to the AC In port. 3 Insert the power cord plug into an AC... power source, such as an AC wall outlet, surge protector, or Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), before you can establish communication with your wireless keyboard and wireless mouse.
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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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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. nN 19 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard. For more information on the standard keys, see Windows Help and Support Center and click on the Customizing your computer link.
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. nN 19 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your computer comes with a wireless keyboard. 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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...Windows key The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu. 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. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input...Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key to disable the.... B POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the taskbar. VGC-V620G ✍ The above .
...Windows key The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu. 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. F Pointing device and buttons Use the input...Applications key displays a shortcut menu in Latin American countries and areas appears different from the above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used to perform certain tasks. Press the Num Lock key to disable the.... B POWER switch Slide the POWER switch to turn on the taskbar. VGC-V620G ✍ The above .
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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. nN 21 Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Extend to communicate with the main unit.
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...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 USA and Canada. Press the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. C Numeric keypad... and areas appears different from the above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with each function key varies among software programs. E Windows key The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above .
...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 USA and Canada. Press the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. C Numeric keypad... and areas appears different from the above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with each function key varies among software programs. E Windows key The Microsoft Windows key displays the Start menu. Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above .
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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. B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height.
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...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless keyboard... new or different types of battery. These devices may create interference, causing your keyboard to use in the wireless keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB ...
...VAIO Computer Before You Use the Keyboard Before attempting to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near your keyboard to stop working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless keyboard... new or different types of battery. These devices may create interference, causing your keyboard to use in the wireless keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. Avoid using radio-controlled toys or equipment, CB ...
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nN 25 Using Your VAIO Computer Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. 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.
nN 25 Using Your VAIO Computer Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 4 and 5 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. 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. nN 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard. nN 27 Using Your VAIO Computer 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.
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If your wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to be replaced. If you want 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 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 be replaced. If you want 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 put the keyboard in a more 'ergonomical' position, open the keyboard feet.
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... 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 computer screen. Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left...
... 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 computer screen. Press the left button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left...
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You can now use the pointing device, close the cover completely as shown in (3). To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to use the pointing device together with your keyboard. 4 If you must activate it. nN 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Close the lower part of the cover as shown in (2). Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device, you only want to ON position.
You can now use the pointing device, close the cover completely as shown in (3). To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to use the pointing device together with your keyboard. 4 If you must activate it. nN 32 Using Your VAIO Computer 3 Close the lower part of the cover as shown in (2). Before You Use the Pointing Device Before attempting to use the pointing device, you only want to ON position.
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... low power consumption mode. To avoid this mode. You will enter Standby mode. If the computer is in Standby mode. The umber power light flashes in this , you can press the Standby button on the keyboard to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then... lose any key. ✍ If you press the power button for more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. The computer comes out of Hibernate mode. nN 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To return to put your...
... low power consumption mode. To avoid this mode. You will enter Standby mode. If the computer is in Standby mode. The umber power light flashes in this , you can press the Standby button on the keyboard to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. To activate Standby mode 1 Click Start and then... lose any key. ✍ If you press the power button for more power than out of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. The computer comes out of Hibernate mode. nN 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode turns off automatically. To return to put your...
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.../pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 118) ❑ System Security (page 124) ❑ Internet (page 126) ❑ ...Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ PC Cards (page 142) ❑ Audio/Video (page 143) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 144) ❑ Peripherals (page 145) Many problems have simple solutions. nN 117 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer...
.../pcsupport for customers in USA and Canada, or at http://kdb.sony-latin.com/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ Computer (page 118) ❑ System Security (page 124) ❑ Internet (page 126) ❑ ...Keyboard (page 140) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 141) ❑ PC Cards (page 142) ❑ Audio/Video (page 143) ❑ Memory Stick Media (page 144) ❑ Peripherals (page 145) Many problems have simple solutions. nN 117 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your VAIO computer...
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...Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the optical disc drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Confirm... not in monitor is securely plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on the keyboard. nN 118 Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Confirm that the built-...
...Make sure the power indicator shows the power is on. ❑ Make sure the optical disc drive (if applicable) is empty. ❑ If the computer is plugged into a power strip or uninterruptible power supply (UPS), make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. ❑ Confirm... not in monitor is securely plugged into an appropriate power source and turned on the keyboard. nN 118 Troubleshooting Computer What should I do not use the computer for at least one hour. ❑ Remove any extra memory modules you may have inserted since purchase. ❑ Confirm that the built-...
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...Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it . Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the...If you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is not selected. Copying a DVD movie would be incompatible with your computer is in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it is compatible with ...
...Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use the computer for this CD-ROM device check box, if it . Check the DVD package to make sure the region code is compatible with the...If you using the correct DVD recordable media? ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is not selected. Copying a DVD movie would be incompatible with your computer is in DVD recorder (DVD-R / DVD-RW / DVD+R / DVD+RW). Note the possibility that has a label affixed to it is compatible with ...