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... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
... the Indicator Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 28 Updating Your Computer 29 Using Your VAIO Computer 30 Using the Keyboard 31 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in Camera 34 Using the Optical...Display Modes 74 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 76 Connecting an External Microphone 79 Connecting a USB Device 80 Connecting an i.LINK Device 82 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 84 Setting the Password 85 Using the VAIO Control Center 90 Using the Power Saving Modes 91 Using the...
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n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory Stick 160 ...
n3 N Precautions 105 Handling the LCD Screen 106 Using the Power Source 107 Handling Your Computer 108 Handling the Built-in Camera 111 Handling Discs 112 Using the Battery Pack 113 Using Headphones 115 Handling the Memory Stick 116 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 117 Troubleshooting 118 Computer 120 System Security 128 Battery 129 Built-in Camera 131 Internet 133 Networking 135 Bluetooth Technology 138 Optical Discs 142 Display 146 Printing 151 Microphone 152 Speakers 153 Touch Pad 154 Keyboard 155 Floppy Disks 156 Audio/Video 157 Memory Stick 160 ...
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...computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
...computing, and communications to the on your computer, visit the Sony online support web sites at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/LA/ ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide...
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support...
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... with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Features and options...
... with the preinstalled programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) - To access this on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about configuration of your computer. Features and options...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... the Knowledge Database searches for the corresponding solutions online. ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://www.sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information...can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...
... 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information...can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of the display on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number ...
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Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a variety of your computer - Adjust the level of the chair so your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Place the computer ...
Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Excessive use of you (1). Let your upper arms hang naturally at your feet are flat on the floor. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a variety of your computer - Adjust the level of the chair so your sides. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Take frequent breaks while using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Whenever possible, you more comfortable. Place the computer ...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the proper ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Adjust the brightness level of the computer's display - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Proper lighting adds to the proper ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 56) K WIRELESS indicator (page 18) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (...
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D LCD screen (page 106) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 31) G Touch pad (page 32) H Charge indicator (page 18) I Disc drive indicator (page 18) J WIRELESS switch (page 56) K WIRELESS indicator (page 18) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M SD memory card slot (page 49) N Memory Stick slot* (...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 13 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports A Num lock indicator (page 18) B Caps lock indicator (page 18) C Scroll lock indicator (page 18) D S1 button (page 33) E VOL-/VOL+ buttons (page 33) F Play/Pause button (page 33) G Stop button (page 33) H Previous track button (page 33) I Next track button (page 33) J AV MODE button (page 33) n 13 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 80) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 142) F Power button/Power indicator (page 18) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 55) E Modem port (page 53) F Monitor port (page 67) G HDMI output port (page 68), (page 71) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 82) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) n 16 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left A DC IN port (page 19) B Security slot C Air vent D Network (Ethernet) port (page 55) E Modem port (page 53) F Monitor port (page 67) G HDMI output port (page 68), (page 71) H i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 82) I ExpressCard/34 slot (page 47) n 16 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 99)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Air vents B Memory module compartment cover (page 99)
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Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in Hibernate mode. Press it off when this indicator is lit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Letters appear in uppercase. ...
Illuminates while data is being read or write data. Press the Caps Lock key to type letters in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is lit. Press the Fn+Scr Lk keys to turn it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is not in use. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn off or in Hibernate mode. Press it off when this indicator is lit. The numeric keypad is not active when the indicator is unlit. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll lock indicator is unlit. Letters appear in uppercase. ...
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To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 19 N ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 94). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use your ...
To use the AC adapter 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC adapter (3). 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC outlet (2). 3 Plug the cable connected to your computer. If you do not intend to use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. n 19 N ! The shape of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 94). Make sure that the AC outlet is easily accessible. Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use your ...
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n 20 N Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
n 20 N Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.
Getting Started > Using the Battery Pack n 21 N 3 Slide the battery pack diagonally into the battery compartment until the projections (2) on either side of the battery compartment fit into the U-shaped cuts (3) on either side of the battery pack.