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...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using ...Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114...
...Setting Up Your Computer 17 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 25 Using the Power Saving Mode 26 Updating Your Computer 28 Using Your VAIO Computer 29 Using the Keyboard 30 Using the Mouse 36 Using the Touch Screen 42 Using the Built-in Camera 46 Using ...Connecting an External Microphone 92 Connecting a USB Device 93 Connecting an i.LINK Device 95 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 97 Setting the Password 98 Using the VAIO Control Center 103 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 104 Adding and Removing Memory 105 Precautions 111 Safety Information 112 Care and Maintenance Information 114...
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...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated...
...find out about the configuration of your computer, visit the Sony online support web site at the following URLs: ❑ For customers in USA http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ ❑ For customers in Canada http://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin... American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated...
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... the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
... the following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. You can find the answers you need. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your...
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.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about...
.... ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about...
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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 on... 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://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 on... 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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.... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the... 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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
.... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In order to find it at our site, you might need. The serial number is causing the... 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 it on the Sony online support web site. You can find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
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Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
Getting Started > Updating Your Computer n 28 N Updating Your Computer Be sure to install the latest updates on your computer with the following software applications so that the computer can run more efficiently. ❑ Windows Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on -screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on -screen instructions. !
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 36) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 42) ❑ Using the Built-in ...
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... the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
... the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
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... conjunction with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Do not mix old (used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your wireless keyboard not working properly. Be sure... use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
... conjunction with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Do not mix old (used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your wireless keyboard not working properly. Be sure... use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
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While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. The task associated with each function ... wireless keyboard to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off. To change the...
While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. The task associated with each function ... wireless keyboard to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on and off. To change the...
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... for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (... keyboard is ready for connection with the computer, and turns off . Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn key. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. K...
... for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. (... keyboard is ready for connection with the computer, and turns off . Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. See the help file included with the Fn key. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. K...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
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The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for connection with the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard...
The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for connection with the computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, ...
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Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse ... frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. If you used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of...
Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse ... frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. If you used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Always use the same type and manufacture of...
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... scroll function is available only with applications that support it). D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
... scroll function is available only with applications that support it). D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 38 N A Left button Click or double-click the left button to select items. To drag and drop items, hold the left...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Make sure the supplied two AA batteries are properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (1) on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the bottom of the mouse.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless mouse ! To connect the wireless mouse, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 inches (30 cm) to approximately 39.4 inches (1 m) from the computer. 1 Make sure the supplied two AA batteries are properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch (1) on the bottom of the mouse to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the bottom of the mouse.
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If not, repeat the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 40 N 5 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the back of the computer within 10 seconds from step 4. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established.
If not, repeat the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 40 N 5 Press the CONNECT button (3) on the back of the computer within 10 seconds from step 4. Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established.