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......12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using the Optical Disc...
......12 About the Indicator Lights ...25 Connecting a Power Source ...27 Using the Battery Pack ...29 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...34 Using Your VAIO Computer ...35 Using the Keyboard ...36 Using the Touch Pad ...38 Using Special-function Buttons ...39 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...41 Using the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
n5 N Mouse ...208 Speakers ...209 Touch Pad...210 Keyboard...211 Floppy Disks ...212 PC Cards ...213 Audio/Video...214 Memory Stick Media ...215 Peripherals ...216 Multi Function Bay Docking Station ...217 Support Options ...218 Sony Support Information ...218 Program Support Information...221
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... both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the computer may make you more comfortable. n9 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of your sides.
... both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of the computer may make you more comfortable. n9 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of your sides.
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...VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... Microphone jack (page 130) N Built-in speakers E Keyboard (page 36) F Touch pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/...
...VGN-FE700 Series Models Front n 13 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Built-in microphone (monaural) O WIRELESS switch (page 88) P WLAN (Wireless LAN) indicator (page 25) Q Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 25) R Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo... Microphone jack (page 130) N Built-in speakers E Keyboard (page 36) F Touch pad (page 38) G Power indicator (page 25) H Battery indicator (page 25) I Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) J Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo media indicator (page 25) K LCD screen lid LOCK/...
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VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83...only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M ...
VGN-AR200 Series Models Front n 19 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 41) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 25) C LCD screen (page 161) D Keyboard (page 36) E Built-in microphone (monaural) O SD memory card indicator (page 25) P Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*1 (page 78) Q SD memory card slot (page 83...only. N Built-in speakers F VAIO logo lamp (page 39) G Power button / Power indicator (page 25) H Touch pad (page 38) I Power indicator (page 25) J Battery indicator (page 25) K Hard disk drive indicator (page 25) L Memory Stick PRO/Duo media indicator (page 25) M ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 38) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 39) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 81) ❑ Using the Internet (page 86) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 88) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 97) n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature...
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... on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the...
... on the touch pad to , select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide one finger on the...
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Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑... 206) ❑ Microphone (page 207) ❑ Mouse (page 208) ❑ Speakers (page 209) ❑ Touch Pad (page 210) ❑ Keyboard (page 211) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 212) Many problems have simple solutions. n 172 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems...
Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑... 206) ❑ Microphone (page 207) ❑ Mouse (page 208) ❑ Speakers (page 209) ❑ Touch Pad (page 210) ❑ Keyboard (page 211) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 212) Many problems have simple solutions. n 172 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems...
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... Discs (page 166) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to clean it will not work. Use the... a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer. Right-click the optical disc ...? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ On VGN-FE700 Series models, press the drive eject button. ❑ On VGN-AR200 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is...
... Discs (page 166) for dirt or damage. Follow these steps: 1 Restart the computer by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on how to clean it will not work. Use the... a paper clip) in the manual eject hole near the drive eject button (VGN-FE700 Series) or the substitute drive eject button (VGN-AR200 Series). ❑ Try restarting your computer. Right-click the optical disc ...? ❑ Make sure your computer is on. ❑ On VGN-FE700 Series models, press the drive eject button. ❑ On VGN-AR200 Series models, if power supply to the optical disc drive is...
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... to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to it. Macrovision or a similar video...
... to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of DVD recordable media do if I cannot write data to it. Macrovision or a similar video...
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...Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on , press the Num Lk key to turn it off . Check that the Num ...lock indicator is on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated.
...Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on , press the Num Lk key to turn it off . Check that the Num ...lock indicator is on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be activated.