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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 the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications 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. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications 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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... drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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...
... drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. Provides information about using Windows Media Center. 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...
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... Find information on how to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your... VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking...
... Find information on how to other Internet sites you might find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your... VAIO computer. It can either perform the task for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking...
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Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
Protect your VAIO computer 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. n 10 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Registration Please take a moment to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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... Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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...
... Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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...
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... data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is not being used .
... data is read from or written to a memory card. (Do not enter Sleep mode or turn off the computer when this indicator is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is not being used .
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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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... alkaline with your computer. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied AA...
... alkaline with your computer. Using the Wireless Keyboard ! Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with manganese batteries. The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with additional keys that the supplied AA...
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... See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The ...: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. The ...
... See Setting Up Your Computer with the Fn key. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. S3: Ejects the optical disc from the drive. ✍ The ...: S1: Opens the Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Function keys Perform certain tasks. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. The ...
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... between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. For details on the computer screen. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25).
... between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. For details on the computer screen. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25).
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 25) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to adjust the keyboard angle. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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... batteries, reconnect the mouse. Confirm that have half- Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse...
... batteries, reconnect the mouse. Confirm that have half- Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse...
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...). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to drop the item. 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 while sliding...
...). F Battery indicator Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to drop the item. 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 while sliding...
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n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings. Adjusting the Mouse Functions 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Mouse under Hardware and Sound.
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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... may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed 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. You can change the capture angle of the... built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application....
... may show some noise, for example horizontal streaks, if you see the live feed 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. You can change the capture angle of the... built-in MOTION EYE camera. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application....
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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. Be sure to attach the 8cm ...
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. Be sure to attach the 8cm ...