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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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... your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of environments. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a variety of the computer may make you (1). Place the...
... your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using your computer. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n9 N Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Excessive use of environments. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a variety of the computer may make you (1). Place the...
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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 Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages.
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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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... 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. Changes the volume level. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn... (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file...
... 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. Changes the volume level. To increase the volume, keep pressing the Fn... (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + / (F9/F10): zoom Functions Turns on some software. Combinations and Functions with the VAIO Control Center for more information. To make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out), press the Fn+F9 keys. See the help file...
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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. For details on the power. 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).
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. For details on the power. 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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... scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your...drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left...
... scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to use the VAIO Control Center. ! Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to place the pointer (2) on an item or object. Using Your...drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad. Press the left button (3) once. To change the touch pad settings, use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Be sure to connect a mouse before connecting a mouse, you disable the touch pad before disabling the touch pad. Press the left...
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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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... on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. 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. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be...should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? The language layout of your computer's keyboard is unlit. If the Num lock indicator is wrong? Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 137 N Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn...
... on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. 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. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. If you complete the Windows setup, the key configuration will be...should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? The language layout of your computer's keyboard is unlit. If the Num lock indicator is wrong? Troubleshooting > Keyboard n 137 N Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn...