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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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..., etc. ❑ Safety information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Latin American countries or areas. nN...
..., etc. ❑ Safety information - Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing. Printed Documentation ❑ Welcome mat - The online Specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Latin American countries or areas. nN...
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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. nN 6 Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Options 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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...and right buttons provide the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. Press the Num Lock key to perform basic math calculations. 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. The task associated with each function.... C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on and off the wireless keyboard. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to enable the numeric keypad function.
...and right buttons provide the same functions as wireless mouse buttons. Press the Num Lock key to perform basic math calculations. 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. The task associated with each function.... C Standby button See Using Special-function Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to clicking Start on and off the wireless keyboard. VGC-V620G ✍ The above . I Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to enable the numeric keypad function.
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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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...Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to enable the numeric keypad function. Press the Num Lock key to clicking Start on the computer screen. F Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to disable the numeric ...keypad. Press the Num Lock key again to clicking the right mouse button. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The keyboard for the models available in USA and Canada. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are ...
...Buttons (page 38). Pressing this key is equivalent to enable the numeric keypad function. Press the Num Lock key to clicking Start on the computer screen. F Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu in certain software programs. Pressing this key is equivalent to disable the numeric ...keypad. Press the Num Lock key again to clicking the right mouse button. VGC-V617G/V600MG ✍ The above . The keyboard for the models available in USA and Canada. nN 22 Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys The 12 function keys along the top of the keyboard are ...
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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. C CONNECT button Press to enable the keyboard to adjust the keyboard height. B Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use in the wireless keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. These devices may create interference, causing your... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the keyboard. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the ...
... keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32 feet (10 m) for VGC-V620G or 2.5 feet (80 cm) for use in the wireless keyboard. ! To maintain good communication, operate your computer for VGC-V617G/V600MG from the main unit. These devices may create interference, causing your... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the keyboard. nN 24 Using Your VAIO Computer Before You Use the ...
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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. 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.
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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. Communication between the wireless keyboard and the computer is now active. ✍ Steps 3 and 4 must be completed within 10 seconds of the keyboard.
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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 you want to be replaced. 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.
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 you want to be replaced. 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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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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... button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. 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. Press the left...
... button (3) once. Press the right button (4) once. 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. Press the left...
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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. 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). To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to ON position.
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. 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). To activate the pointing device 1 Fold the keyboard out. 2 Slide the POINTING DEVICE switch (1) to ON position.
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... shortcut menu (not always an active function). F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; Avoid using the mouse on a piece of power. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to turn...
... shortcut menu (not always an active function). F Battery indicator (VGC-V620G only) Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of glass or other transparent material; Avoid using the mouse on a piece of power. nN 33 Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse Your computer includes a wireless optical mouse, which has no cables to turn...
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...wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the mouse. Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. 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....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. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing...
...wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the mouse. Do not mix alkaline with manganese batteries. 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....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. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the area near your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing...