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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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-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 purchase of your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this manual may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of-the-art personal computing experience. !
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...your computer must be connected 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 ...
...your computer must be connected 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 - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides ...information about using Windows Media Center. 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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. Provides ...information about using Windows Media Center. 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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... you how to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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...
... you how to find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you might 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...
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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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...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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... system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
...) ❑ About the Indicator Lights (page 19) ❑ Setting Up Your Computer (page 20) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 33) 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... system. n 13 N Getting Started Getting Started This section describes how to start up your computer with your computer. Be sure to get started using your VAIO computer. !
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... off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is off...
... off when the computer is off , the memory card is not being used . n 19 N Getting Started About the Indicator Lights Your computer is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is turned off. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is off...
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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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..., operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of battery. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. The wireless keyboard...
..., operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of battery. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your keyboard not working after replacement of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. The wireless keyboard...
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...Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease... (-) the volume. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. 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 default tasks are...
...Media Center Start menu or launches Windows Mail. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with VAIO Control Center. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. C Volume control buttons Increase (+) or decrease... (-) the volume. In such a case, you can change the assignments with the Fn key. 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 default tasks are...
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J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for ...
J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off the wireless keyboard. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to batteries wear out. G Indicators (Battery): turns on while the AA batteries for ...
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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. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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... such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
... such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with manganese batteries.
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... button to drop the item. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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.
... button to drop the item. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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, respectively. Note that launching or exiting your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the 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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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 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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera.
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... Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera ...to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. You can change the capture angle of your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-...
... Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down or up the horizontal bar to capture more than one software application. Push down the shutter speed to allow the camera ...to adjust the angle upward or downward, respectively, until you view a rapid-moving object. You can change the capture angle of your computer. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-...
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To insert a 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. Slide the disc straight into the ...
To insert a 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. Slide the disc straight into the ...