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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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...and communications to provide a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
...and communications to provide a state-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 this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to ...
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... you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
... you need. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about restoring individual software programs, hardware...original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system...
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.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
.... To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and...
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...Microsoft 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
...Microsoft 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://sony.ca/support/ ❑ For customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport...
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... problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician 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... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...
... problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician 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... on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...
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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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied ...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of the wireless keyboard and install the supplied ...
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... the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO...
... the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not mix old (used) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO...
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... do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar along... with the Fn key. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. To change . ✍ You can keep...
... do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar along... with the Fn key. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. To change . ✍ You can keep...
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... in). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters 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. (Connect): Blinks slowly... rapidly when the keyboard is established. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen.
... in). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters 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. (Connect): Blinks slowly... rapidly when the keyboard is established. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen.
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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. 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.
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If not, repeat the procedure. ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly 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, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 ... blinking rapidly. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is ready for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the...
If not, repeat the procedure. ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly 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, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8 ... blinking rapidly. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is ready for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the...
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... to avoid possible damage from the bottom of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... to avoid possible damage from the bottom of a ball. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
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.... If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference,... wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery.
.... If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference,... wireless mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery.
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C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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 ...
C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 39 N To connect the wireless mouse !
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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. If not, repeat the procedure.