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...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc... Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
...Lights 18 Connecting a Power Source 19 Using the Battery Pack 20 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 27 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Touch Pad 32 Using Special-function Buttons 33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 34 Using the Optical Disc... Modes 63 Using the Multiple Monitors Function 65 Connecting an External Microphone 68 Connecting a USB Device 69 Connecting an i.LINK Device 71 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 73 Setting the Password 74 Using the VAIO Control Center 79 Using the Power Saving Modes 80 Using the...
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... 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133 Microphone 134 Speakers 135 Touch Pad 136 Keyboard 137 Floppy Disks 138 Audio/Video 139 Memory Stick 141 Peripherals 142 Trademarks 143 Notice 145
... 116 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 118 Internet 120 Networking 122 Optical Discs 125 Display 129 Printing 133 Microphone 134 Speakers 135 Touch Pad 136 Keyboard 137 Floppy Disks 138 Audio/Video 139 Memory Stick 141 Peripherals 142 Trademarks 143 Notice 145
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... the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of...
... the floor. Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your sides. Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of...
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F Power button G LCD screen (page 95) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 32) n 12 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 18) D Caps lock indicator (page 18) E Scroll lock indicator (page 18) F Power button G LCD screen (page 95) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page 32) n 12 N
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 35) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 41) ❑ Using Other Modules / Memory Cards (page 46) ❑ Using the Internet (page 51) ❑ Using the Network (LAN) (page 53) ❑ Using the Wireless LAN (page 54) n 29 N
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... Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the... Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
... Fn+F5 keys and then the m or < key. Toggles among your computer screen. See the help file included with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is finished launching. To decrease lighting intensity, keep pressing the Fn+F4 keys or press the... Fn+F4 keys and then the M or , key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard Your keyboard has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations and Functions with the...
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For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 80).
For details on the power. When you execute this command, the states of power consumption. To return the system to its original state, use the power button to the built-in storage device and the system power is turned off. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Combinations/Feature Fn + (F12): hibernate n 31 N Functions Provides the lowest level of the system and the connected peripheral devices are saved to turn on power management, see Using the Power Saving Modes (page 80).
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... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to scroll vertically. Slide your.... ! If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
... pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the touch pad while pressing the left button. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Touch Pad Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is connected to scroll vertically. Slide your.... ! If you will be able to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. n 32 N Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad...
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Troubleshooting > ❑ Printing (page 133) ❑ Microphone (page 134) ❑ Speakers (page 135) ❑ Touch Pad (page 136) ❑ Keyboard (page 137) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 138) ❑ Audio/Video (page 139) ❑ Memory Stick (page 141) ❑ Peripherals (page 142) n 108 N
Troubleshooting > ❑ Printing (page 133) ❑ Microphone (page 134) ❑ Speakers (page 135) ❑ Touch Pad (page 136) ❑ Keyboard (page 137) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 138) ❑ Audio/Video (page 139) ❑ Memory Stick (page 141) ❑ Peripherals (page 142) n 108 N
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..., follow these characters. What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start... the Num lock indicator is unlit. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the packaging box. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 137 N Keyboard What should I do if I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched.
..., follow these characters. What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start... the Num lock indicator is unlit. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I, O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on the packaging box. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 137 N Keyboard What should I do if I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched.