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... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
... ...13 Locating Controls and Ports...14 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Setting Up Your Computer ...20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...33 Using Your VAIO Computer ...34 Using the Keyboard ...35 Using the Mouse ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...42 Using the Optical Disc Drive ...44 ...Using the TV Function ...55 Using PC Cards ...74 Using the ExpressCard Module ...77 Using the Memory Stick Media ...81 Using Other Memory Cards ...87 Using the Internet...90 Using...
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... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
... a Printer ...102 Connecting an i.LINK Device ...103 Connecting to a Network (LAN) ...105 Customizing Your VAIO Computer ...107 Setting the Password ...108 Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center 111 Using the Power Saving Mode...112 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer...114 Adding and Removing Memory...115 Adding the Hard Disk Drive...121 Precautions...
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n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
... to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American ...countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in this ...
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n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your ... hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Provides information about using Windows Media Center. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your ... hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ Media Center User Guide (Selected models only) - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
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...the following categories to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start... show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...
...the following categories to do it step by step. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you need. To access Help and Support, click Start... show you how to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...
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Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to enjoy the following benefits: ❑ Your computer will be registered with Sony Product Support. ❑ You will receive an e-coupon good for purchase of eligible accessories at SonyStyle.com. ❑ Extended Service Plan Sony VAIO products come with a 1 year Limited Warranty.
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Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up ...your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
Be sure to get started using your system. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up ...your computer with your computer. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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... with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use.
... with the following indicator lights. DISPLAY OFF Illuminates in Sleep mode, and turns off when the computer is off , the memory card is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in use.
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... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
... the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 35) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 42) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 44) ❑ Using the TV Function (page 55) ❑ Using PC Cards (page 74) ❑ Using...
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... on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your keyboard not working properly. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from...
... on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your keyboard not working properly. See Connecting the Wireless Keyboard (page 25) for the detailed procedure. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from...
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... follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. Fn+F10: Changes the ...restore your computer's screen view. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. See Setting Up Your Computer...
... follows: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The default tasks are as an example. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. Fn+F10: Changes the ...restore your computer's screen view. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. ✍ Illustrated above . D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. See Setting Up Your Computer...
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n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). K Numeric keypad Use ...
n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). G Indicators (Battery): turns on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 112). K Numeric keypad Use ...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle.
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... (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your mouse not working properly. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or...
... (10 m) from your computer first, and then press the CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your mouse not working properly. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. If you find your computer or wireless mouse, as plain paper, card stock, or...
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... release the button to drop the item. Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page.
... release the button to drop the item. Press the wheel once to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (not always an active function). n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left button down a page.
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound. The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software.
Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. The built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is ready for a video conference using such software.
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...the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in the desired angle... the camera, exit the application before using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. You can change the capture angle of your computer. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE...
...the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed in the desired angle... the camera, exit the application before using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to capture more than one software application. You can change the capture angle of your computer. When capturing an image in MOTION EYE...
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... you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To...
... you plan to use an external optical disc drive, connect the drive before inserting the disc into the optical disc drive slot. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your computer is equipped with an optical disc drive. To...