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... the Indicator 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... Display 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...
... the Indicator 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... Display 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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n3 N Precautions 94 Handling the LCD Screen 95 Using the Power Source 96 Handling Your Computer 97 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security 115 Battery 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 ...
n3 N Precautions 94 Handling the LCD Screen 95 Using the Power Source 96 Handling Your Computer 97 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera 100 Handling Discs 101 Using the Battery Pack 102 Using Headphones 104 Handling the Memory Stick 105 Handling the Built-in Storage Device 106 Troubleshooting 107 Computer 109 System Security 115 Battery 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 ...
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...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences...
...> n4 N Before Use Congratulations 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 Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find differences...
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and Support...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. To access Help and Support...
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... Help. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
... Help. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help (Selected models only) -
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Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...and 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...
Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. For operating system support, you can visit Microsoft customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information...and 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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...our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. In order to find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can ...
...our site, you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site 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 assist with a Sony certified technician at a U.S. In order to find it on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can ...
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Place the computer directly in front of you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Excessive use of your computer - Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of ...
Place the computer directly in front of you more comfortable. Sit in a chair with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Excessive use of your computer - Keep your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations for both stationary and portable environments: ❑ Position of ...
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Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the monitor. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations n 10 N ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display at eye...
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... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
... (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with only the supplied accessories connected and set up your VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so on) at a time, following the manufacturers' instructions. ❑ Locating...
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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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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D WIRELESS switch (page 54) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 48) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot* (page 41) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports n 13 N A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 18) C Built-in microphone (monaural) D WIRELESS switch (page 54) E WIRELESS indicator (page 18) F SD memory card slot (page 48) G SD memory card indicator (page 18) H Power indicator (page 18) I Charge indicator (page 18) J Disc drive indicator (page 18) K Memory Stick indicator (page 18) L Memory Stick slot* (page 41) * Your computer supports both the standard-size Memory Stick and the Duosize Memory Stick.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 53) C Modem port (page 51) n 14 N
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Back A DC IN port (page 19) B Network (Ethernet) port (page 53) C Modem port (page 51) n 14 N
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right n 15 N A Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) B Optical disc drive (page 35) C Optical disc drive indicator (page 18) D Drive eject button (page 35) E Manual eject hole (page 125) F Security slot * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 60) C Microphone jack (page 68) D Headphones jack (page 59) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 71) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 16 N A Air vent B Monitor port (page 60) C Microphone jack (page 68) D Headphones jack (page 59) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports* (page 69) F i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 71) G ExpressCard/34 slot (page 46) * Support high-/full-/low- speeds.
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Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Battery connector (page 20) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 90)
Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Bottom n 17 N A Battery connector (page 20) B Air vents C Memory module compartment cover (page 90)
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Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is in Hibernate mode. Press the key a second time to type letters in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to turn off or in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the card in ...
Illuminates while the built-in MOTION EYE camera is not in use . When the indicator is unlit, the optical disc media is in Hibernate mode. Press the key a second time to type letters in lowercase if you press the Shift key while the indicator is charging. The Scr Lk key functions differently depending on , blinks slowly in orange while the computer is in use . Press it off when this indicator is lit.) When the indicator is unlit, the memory card is unlit. Press the Caps Lock key to turn off or in use . Illuminates when data is read from or written to the card in ...
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Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. n 19 N ! The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 83). If you do not intend to use the AC ...
Getting Started > Connecting a Power Source Connecting a Power Source You can use either an AC adapter or a rechargeable battery pack for supplying power to the AC adapter (3) into Hibernate mode. Using the AC Adapter ✍ Use only the supplied AC adapter for a long period of the DC In plug varies depending on the computer. n 19 N ! The shape of time, place the computer into the DC IN port (4) on the AC adapter. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, unplug the AC adapter. See Using Hibernate Mode (page 83). If you do not intend to use the AC ...
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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. 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. n 20 N
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. 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. n 20 N
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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.