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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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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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those 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 your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n5 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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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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... 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
... 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) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click...
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... answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 ...
... answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might 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 ...
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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. Protect your VAIO computer to register your investment further by purchasing an optional Extended Service Plan.
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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. ❑ ... ❑ 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...
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. ❑ ... ❑ 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...
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... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the optical disc media. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data is equipped with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in orange when the LCD backlight is not being used .
... About the Indicator Lights Your computer is read from or written to the optical disc media. Optical disc drive Illuminates when data 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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..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not...
..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working after replacement of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not...
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...with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . 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. The default tasks are as an example. Fn+F5: Decreases ...LCD screen. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. C ...
...with the Fn key. ✍ Illustrated above . 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. The default tasks are as an example. Fn+F5: Decreases ...LCD screen. Fn+F10: Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center. S2: Launches Internet Explorer. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. B Muting button Turns the volume on and off. C ...
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... computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations.
... computer screen. K Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to batteries wear out. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and switches to perform basic math calculations.
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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. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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... mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. 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...
... mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of the mouse batteries, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix alkaline with your computer. 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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... battery power. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to turn the mouse on and off. Press the wheel once 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 a page.
... battery power. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press to turn the mouse on and off. Press the wheel once 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 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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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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software.
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. Turning on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with a built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is ready for a video conference using such software.
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You can change the capture angle of your computer. 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. ! Click ... camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs...
You can change the capture angle of your computer. 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. ! Click ... camera with the capture angle adjuster (1) on the back of the built-in MOTION EYE camera with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by more light. When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs...
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... or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. 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. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your...
... or slot. 1 Turn on the computer. 2 With the label side facing toward you launch any preinstalled disc operation program. 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. Using the Optical Disc Drive Your...