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...the L Series has got it is as practical as it . Looking for in on everyday tasks like never before. VPCL231FX/B As you'd expect from Sony, the new VAIO® L Series all -in-one delivers incredible Full HD entertainment via an expansive, LED-backlit, 24" (diag.) touchscreen LCD. For a truly...re looking for a gaming hub? You can both see and feel. Imagine what you can do Imagination Studio™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony® applications Vegas®, ACID®, and Sound Forge® software so you save time on a photo and more. 2nd generation Intel...
...the L Series has got it is as practical as it . Looking for in on everyday tasks like never before. VPCL231FX/B As you'd expect from Sony, the new VAIO® L Series all -in-one delivers incredible Full HD entertainment via an expansive, LED-backlit, 24" (diag.) touchscreen LCD. For a truly...re looking for a gaming hub? You can both see and feel. Imagine what you can do Imagination Studio™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony® applications Vegas®, ACID®, and Sound Forge® software so you save time on a photo and more. 2nd generation Intel...
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...may vary based on operating condition, version of their respective owners. Actual formatted capacity will be completed by vendor. 11. After your Sony VAIO PC. Specifications subject to graphics varies depending on application. 4. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE...Player / Burner Optical Drive Support - Allocation of the Intel Corporation in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are approximate. VAIO Edition Sony Creative Software Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0 ...
...may vary based on operating condition, version of their respective owners. Actual formatted capacity will be completed by vendor. 11. After your Sony VAIO PC. Specifications subject to graphics varies depending on application. 4. 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE...Player / Burner Optical Drive Support - Allocation of the Intel Corporation in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are approximate. VAIO Edition Sony Creative Software Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0 ...
User Manual
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...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
...Computer 19 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely 26 Using the Power Saving Mode 27 Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition .......... 30 Using Your VAIO Computer 33 Using the Keyboard 34 Using the Mouse 41 Using the Touch Screen 46 Using the Edge Access 50 Using Special-function Buttons... the Multiple Monitors Function 113 Connecting an External Microphone 115 Connecting a USB Device 116 Connecting an i.LINK Device 118 Customizing Your VAIO Computer 120 Setting the Password 121 Using the VAIO Control Center 127 Upgrading Your VAIO Computer 130 Adding and Removing Memory 131
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... be available on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio...
... be available on 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://www.sony.ca/support/ (English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ For customers... in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in audio...
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... ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and...
... ❑ Enjoying 3D: Information Guide (On selected models only) ❑ Safety Regulations - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides support information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. ✍ Before activating the wireless functions such as the wireless LAN and...
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...; Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific...
...; Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer including support and troubleshooting information. Get started with my VAIO Get help with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help menu on your VAIO computer by accessing useful information such as general and model specific...
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...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/ (English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft ...
...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/ (English) http://fr.sony.ca/support (French) ❑ 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/PT/VAIO/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes preinstalled with a Microsoft ...
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...need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you are looking for your computer ...bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...
...need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO computer, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. You can find the information you are looking for your computer ...bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of the problem 5. Sony Store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your VAIO computer. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an ...
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... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
... Condition (page 30) Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer.
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... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows ...Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer...
... with the following software applications for enhancing your computer's efficiency, security, and functionality. The VAIO Update automatically notifies you of new updates available on the Internet, and downloads and installs them on the computer. ❑ Windows ...Update Click Start, All Programs, and Windows Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 5 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Update and then follow the on-screen instructions. ! Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer...
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...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button ...Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST...
...button, pressing the ASSIST button while the computer is on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. Getting Started > Keeping Your Computer in case of emergency, for more information. Launch the VAIO Care whenever a problem is found on . ❑ On models without the ASSIST button ...Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the ASSIST button Press the ASSIST...
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... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using the Edge Access (...
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 34) ❑ Using the Mouse (page 41) ❑ Using the Touch Screen (page 46) ❑ Using the Edge Access (...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. ! The wireless keyboard uses a standard key arrangement with your computer. n 34 N You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
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.... Be sure to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...
.... Be sure to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer. Using an incompatible battery can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N Using the Wireless Keyboard One alkaline AA battery is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the battery...
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... Scroll lock icon on and off. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. E Sleep button* Provides a...mode is the English keyboard as an example. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the...
... Scroll lock icon on and off. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. B Num Lk/Scr Lk* key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. E Sleep button* Provides a...mode is the English keyboard as an example. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the...
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...the computer screen. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for example, when the computer is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad.... G Muting button Turns the volume on and off or enters Sleep mode. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. ...
...the computer screen. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off while the AA battery for example, when the computer is properly connected with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in). O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad.... G Muting button Turns the volume on and off or enters Sleep mode. L Applications key* Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 37 N F Zoom buttons* Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode is activated. ...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 38 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. B Battery compartment (page 35) Storage compartment for the AA battery.
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... set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
... set on the computer, however, the on-screen keyboard is set on your computer, you can perform the connection operations using your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 39 N To connect the wireless keyboard When the supplied wireless keyboard does not seem to be working , do not need an...
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If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window.
If the User Account Control window appears, click Yes. 7 Wait until the utility window for re-connection appears, and then slide the power switch on the wireless keyboard to the ON position. ✍ It may take a while before the utility window appears. 8 Wait until the Windows starts, and then click Start and Computer. 6 Double-click Local Disk (C:), WConnectTool, and WConnect. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 40 N 5 Wait until the utility window notifies that the wireless keyboard should now be working, and then close the utility window.
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. n 41 N The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball.
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. n 41 N The wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a laser sensor instead of a ball.