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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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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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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...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center... User Guide. 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) -
...restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center... User Guide. 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) -
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... Access interactive help you need. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with ...
... Access interactive help you need. Choose from the following categories to find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with ...
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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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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...
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...
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... Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Built-in MOTION...
... Illuminates when data is read from or written to the hard disk drive. n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. Hard disk drive Illuminates when data is not being used . Built-in MOTION...
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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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n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Confirm that exchange radio signals on the bottom of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) ...
n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. Confirm that exchange radio signals on the bottom of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) ...
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The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you ...volume on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your ...
The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you ...volume on and off. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. See Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your ...
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... in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move...
... in the Scroll Lock state. (Connect): Turns on while connection between the computer and the wireless keyboard is in certain software applications. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). G Indicators (Battery): turns on the computer screen. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. J Directional arrow keys Move...
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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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... that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of a ball. ! See Connecting the Wireless Mouse...
... that have minimal repetitive patterns. Avoid surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that the supplied AA batteries are properly installed. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of a ball. ! See Connecting the Wireless Mouse...
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...). This will help you save battery power. 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.
...). This will help you save battery power. 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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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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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.
The built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera adds video functionality to instant messaging software and video editing software. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate 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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...in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down the shutter speed to... respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box....
...in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. Push down the shutter speed to... respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. Click the Camera button to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box....
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n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to an 8cm disc before you , slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot. To insert a disc ! Slide the disc ...
n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ If you plan to an 8cm disc before you , slide a disc into the optical disc drive slot. To insert a disc ! Slide the disc ...