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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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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. 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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... 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
... 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) - Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or...
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...10065; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. It can either perform the task for ...the following categories 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 ...
...10065; Wireless & Networking Learn about wireless connections including Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other Internet sites you might find the answers you need. It can either perform the task for ...the following categories 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 VAIO 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 ...
Be sure to get started using your VAIO 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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... on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality 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. When the indicator is off, the optical disc...
... on . Wireless LAN Illuminates when the wireless LAN functionality 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. When the indicator is off, the optical disc...
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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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... different types of the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
... different types of the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless keyboard. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working...
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...decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except... the following combinations with the Fn key. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. 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 ...
...decrease (-) the volume. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. In such a case, you can change the assignments with VAIO Control Center (page 111) and find out more in its help file. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except... the following combinations with the Fn key. D Shortcut buttons Perform the pre-assigned tasks. 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 ...
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... between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient...
... between the computer and the wireless keyboard is ready for the lower level of power consumption. H Windows key Displays the Start menu. n 37 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Sleep button Provides for use (page 25). J Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on while the AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient...
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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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... CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your mouse not working properly. tone printing. 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. Always use the same type and manufacture of a ball. ! Confirm that have half- Press...
... CONNECT button on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your mouse not working properly. tone printing. 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. Always use the same type and manufacture of a ball. ! Confirm that have half- Press...
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... the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press 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. Press...
... the computer and the wireless mouse. E CONNECT button (page 28) Press 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. Press...
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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. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Mouse Properties window appears. 3 Change the settings.
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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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... 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. This is using the camera, exit the application before using... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by ...
... 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. This is using the camera, exit the application before using... the built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ The built-in MOTION EYE camera cannot be shared by ...
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... excessive pressure 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...
... excessive pressure 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...