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... 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 Using the Power Source...111 On Handling...
... 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 Using the Power Source...111 On Handling...
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...; User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge...
...; User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on solving common problems. ❑ Specifications - Contains features of your VAIO computer. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - Contains overview of connections, setting up information, etc. ❑ Safety information - The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge...
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... menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to move the pointer on the computer screen. The left and right buttons provide the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. H Direction arrows The...POWER switch to clicking Start 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...I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform certain tasks. VGC-V620G ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used...
... menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to move the pointer on the computer screen. The left and right buttons provide the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. H Direction arrows The...POWER switch to clicking Start 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...I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform certain tasks. VGC-V620G ✍ The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are used...
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Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. The task associated with the function keys to clicking Start on the computer screen. G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to perform basic math ... key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Press the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . 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 ...
Pressing this key is equivalent to perform certain tasks. The task associated with the function keys to clicking Start on the computer screen. G Direction arrows The V, v, B, and b arrow keys move the pointer on the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to perform basic math ... key is equivalent to clicking the right mouse button. Press the Num Lock key again to perform certain tasks. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . 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 ...
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Press the right button (4) 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 the screen using the built-in pointing device. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Action... can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide one finger on the pointing device to , select and drag objects on the computer screen. Press the left button (3) once.
Press the right button (4) 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 the screen using the built-in pointing device. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Action... can point to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Slide one finger on the pointing device to , select and drag objects on the computer screen. Press the left button (3) once.
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...the main unit. You can save battery power by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with smooth cursor movement on the screen. * Effective usage distance depends on a piece of time. Avoid using the mouse on the environment. Press the wheel once to display a ...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 a ball. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to plug in and uses a light-...
...the main unit. You can save battery power by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with smooth cursor movement on the screen. * Effective usage distance depends on a piece of time. Avoid using the mouse on the environment. Press the wheel once to display a ...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 a ball. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to plug in and uses a light-...
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... VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 92). Mute buttons Press to resume normal operation. Press the power button or the Standby button briefly to turn off speaker sound. Volume control buttons Press to activate specific applications. You can also link to help you execute often. VGC-V617G...
... VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your VAIO computer is provided with VAIO Control Center (page 92). Mute buttons Press to resume normal operation. Press the power button or the Standby button briefly to turn off speaker sound. Volume control buttons Press to activate specific applications. You can also link to help you execute often. VGC-V617G...
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To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. See the online Specifications sheet for... to finish writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it . nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close all other...
To complete this may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake the computer while writing data onto a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before writing data onto a disc. ❑ Do not use of the disc. See the online Specifications sheet for... to finish writing to DVD-RW discs compliant with your software application to play DVDs created by the VAIO Zone software. ✍ Ultra-speed CD-RW is 2.4x speed, it . nN 43 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data onto a disc ❑ To make sure you exit and close all other...
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This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators... is labeled "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. Playing CDs To play an audio ...the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to ...
This may cause the computer to malfunction. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before playing a DVD. ❑ Do not switch power saving modes while the computer is playing a DVD. ❑ Region code indicators... is labeled "all open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. nN 44 Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on what type of player you can play the disc. Playing CDs To play an audio ...the disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop once you insert an audio CD disc, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to ...
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...VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is beyond a certain level of high quality. To use the VAIO Zone software, you to set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time. ❑ Suspend viewing TV (time-shifting). ❑ Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to connected PCs. ✍ Sony... cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV...the listings for your computer and TV; When starting the VAIO Zone software for the first time, the VAIO Zone setup wizard opens...
...VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer is beyond a certain level of high quality. To use the VAIO Zone software, you to set up a timer to record channels at a repeated time. ❑ Suspend viewing TV (time-shifting). ❑ Stream your recorded TV contents via Ethernet (or WLAN) to connected PCs. ✍ Sony... cannot guarantee the streaming of recorded content if it is equipped with Sony's VAIO Zone software, the TV...the listings for your computer and TV; When starting the VAIO Zone software for the first time, the VAIO Zone setup wizard opens...
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.... The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 2 Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 After formatting, click Exit. For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, see the Memory Stick Formatter help file. ! nN 65 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is provided with the media. Formatting...
.... The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 2 Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen instructions. 3 After formatting, click Exit. For more information about using Memory Stick Formatter, see the Memory Stick Formatter help file. ! nN 65 Using Your VAIO Computer Formatting a Memory Stick Media Memory Stick media is provided with the media. Formatting...
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... Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot ...VGC-V600MG only). To set up your telephone cable, you need to slide the back panel cover up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start, point to a telephone line via a telephone cable (supplied with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). nN 67 Using Your VAIO Computer...
... Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the wall jack (2). ✍ Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot ...VGC-V600MG only). To set up your telephone cable, you need to slide the back panel cover up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start, point to a telephone line via a telephone cable (supplied with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). nN 67 Using Your VAIO Computer...
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... network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*1. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen. 15 Click OK. Your computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; nN 70 Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Click the Add... You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down...
... network properties window appears. 8 Enter a Network name (SSID)*1. wireless access points are not used at the bottom of the screen. 15 Click OK. Your computer is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network; nN 70 Using Your VAIO Computer 7 Click the Add... You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open from the Network Authentication drop-down...
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...wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is a network that accompanied the access point for example the Sony Access Point. nN 72 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is set up process and provide you with more ...information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. See the instructions that extends an existing wired local network to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless ...
...wireless connections. 1 Make sure an access point is a network that accompanied the access point for example the Sony Access Point. nN 72 Using Your VAIO Computer Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is set up process and provide you with more ...information. 2 Turn on -screen instructions. See the instructions that extends an existing wired local network to All Programs, and click VAIO Wireless ...
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...to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for the VAIO Zone software only.) REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to pause playback. Press ENTER to hide the playback controls.... number buttons. PLAY button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is available for the VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by pressing this button. J STANDBY button Press to stop playback.
...to stop recording. (Note: The REC STOP function is available for the VAIO Zone software only.) REW and FF buttons Press to rewind or fast-forward. PREV and NEXT buttons Press to move back to the previous screen or forward to pause playback. Press ENTER to hide the playback controls.... number buttons. PLAY button Press to begin recording. (Note: The REC function is available for the VAIO Zone software only.) REC STOP button Press to place the system into Stand by mode. (Note: You cannot place the computer into Stand by pressing this button. J STANDBY button Press to stop playback.
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...and press the Enter key. The password should be charged. You cannot start your computer from Setup to Always. 6 Press the Esc key. 7 Use the < or , key to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security on the Boot ... The following is selected and then press the Enter key. Adding the Password To add the password 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. nN 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you turn on your...
...and press the Enter key. The password should be charged. You cannot start your computer from Setup to Always. 6 Press the Esc key. 7 Use the < or , key to enter the password after the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. 3 Use the < or , key to select Security on the Boot ... The following is selected and then press the Enter key. Adding the Password To add the password 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. nN 90 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Setting the Password Use one of the BIOS functions to set the password, you turn on your...
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...the Esc key. 7 Use the < or , key to display another screen, select Change Supervisor Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter a new password twice; nN 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Password To change or remove the password 1 Turn on your... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter ...
...the Esc key. 7 Use the < or , key to display another screen, select Change Supervisor Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter a new password twice; nN 91 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Password To change or remove the password 1 Turn on your... computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Enter the current password for Enter ...
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... 20 minutes, it will enter Standby mode. You will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. The computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If the computer is in this , you press the power button for more power than out... of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you can change the Standby mode settings. nN 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode...
... 20 minutes, it will enter Standby mode. You will switch off the LCD screen and sets the hard disk and the CPU to Normal mode Press any unsaved data. The computer comes out of Hibernate mode. If the computer is in this , you press the power button for more power than out... of Standby mode quicker than Hibernate mode. The umber power light flashes in Standby mode, you can change the Standby mode settings. nN 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Standby Mode Standby mode...
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Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down . ! The work surface must be free of dirt or debris that may damage the screen. 3 Slide the back panel cover up until it stops. nN 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To remove a memory module 1 Shut down and unplug your computer, and then disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Gently place the main unit on a flat and stable surface, with the LCD screen facing down on a table or other flat surface.
Use caution when placing the LCD screen face-down . ! The work surface must be free of dirt or debris that may damage the screen. 3 Slide the back panel cover up until it stops. nN 100 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Removing and Installing a Memory Module To remove a memory module 1 Shut down and unplug your computer, and then disconnect all peripheral devices. 2 Gently place the main unit on a flat and stable surface, with the LCD screen facing down on a table or other flat surface.
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nN 109 Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 110) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 111) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 112) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 113) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 114) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 114) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 115) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 116)
nN 109 Precautions Precautions This section describes safety guidelines and precautions to help you protect your computer from potential damage. ❑ On Handling the LCD Screen (page 110) ❑ On Using the Power Source (page 111) ❑ On Handling Your Computer (page 112) ❑ On Handling Floppy Disks (page 113) ❑ On Handling Discs (page 114) ❑ On Using Headphones (page 114) ❑ On Handling Memory Stick Media (page 115) ❑ On Handling the Hard Disk (page 116)