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... HDMI out (HDMI cable sold separately). You can do Imagination Studio™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony® applications Vegas®, ACID®, and Sound Forge® software so you 'd expect from Sony, the new VAIO® L Series all -in-one delivers incredible Full HD entertainment via the HDMI® input. VPCL231FX...
... HDMI out (HDMI cable sold separately). You can do Imagination Studio™ Multimedia Edition includes three powerful Sony® applications Vegas®, ACID®, and Sound Forge® software so you 'd expect from Sony, the new VAIO® L Series all -in-one delivers incredible Full HD entertainment via the HDMI® input. VPCL231FX...
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...Mouse (VGPWMS30), AA Batteries x 2, AC Adapter, Power Cord ©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its logo is prohibited. ... USB 3.0 2 USB 2.0 3 Microphone Input 1 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1 HDMI® Output(s) 1 Memory Stick Duo™ 1 1. VAIO Edition Sony Creative Software Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0 Service and Warranty Information...
...Mouse (VGPWMS30), AA Batteries x 2, AC Adapter, Power Cord ©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its logo is prohibited. ... USB 3.0 2 USB 2.0 3 Microphone Input 1 Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1 HDMI® Output(s) 1 Memory Stick Duo™ 1 1. VAIO Edition Sony Creative Software Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum 10.0, ACID® Music Studio 8.0, Sound Forge® Audio Studio 10.0 Service and Warranty Information...
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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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...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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ...those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 ...
...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/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from ...those of your computer. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this VAIO® computer and welcome to provide you with a state-of-the-art computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 ...
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... as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery...
... as the wireless LAN and BLUETOOTH technology, read the Safety Regulations carefully. 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. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - An overview of components connection, set-up information, etc. ❑ Recovery...
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...general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with my VAIO Get help files - On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - General information of your VAIO computer. You may be included with Internet ...to access the help files from the help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software programs on your...
...general and model specific user guide on your VAIO computer, creating Recovery Media, and more. Use my VAIO Get assistance with my VAIO Get help files - On-screen Documentation ❑ VAIO User Guide - General information of your VAIO computer. You may be included with Internet ...to access the help files from the help menu on the model you need. Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with the VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. ❑ Program help with the preinstalled software programs on your...
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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...
...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...
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... the problem 5. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
... the problem 5. In order to find the contact numbers on your VAIO computer. The serial number is the last 7 digits of your VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sony.com/store to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the...
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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 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with 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 manufacturer's instructions. ❑ Locating ...
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... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. !
... Started > Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition n 30 N Keeping Your Computer in Optimum Condition Updating Your Computer Be sure to download the updates. 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. !
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... whenever a problem is found on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without... the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch ...
... whenever a problem is found on your computer is off launches the VAIO Care Rescue. The VAIO Care Rescue can be used to recover your computer in Optimum Condition n 32 N Using the VAIO Care With the VAIO Care, you can regularly conduct performance checks and tune-ups on . ❑ On models without... the ASSIST button Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Care. ✍ See the help file included with the VAIO Care for example, when the Windows does not start. The VAIO Care will provide appropriate measures to keep it running at an optimum level. To launch ...
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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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n 34 N 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. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
n 34 N 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. You cannot use the wireless keyboard in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 72).
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... or wireless keyboard, as this may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use an alkaline battery. Before attempting to stop working properly. 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
... or wireless keyboard, as this may create radio interference, causing the keyboard to use an alkaline battery. Before attempting to stop working properly. 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 keyboard: approximately 33 feet...
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... lock icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated...pop-up message to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of your desired icon. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode...
... lock icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for your computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard * Disabled while you are using the Quick Web Access function. ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated...pop-up message to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness of your desired icon. Fn+F5: Decrease lighting intensity of power consumption. C VAIO button* (page 51) D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the Power Saving Mode...
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... optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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. (Connect... numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. H Volume control buttons Increase ...
... optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with your computer; Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). 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. (Connect... numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for example, when the computer is running out of an image or a document displayed on some software. H Volume control buttons Increase ...
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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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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 ...
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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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. 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.
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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. n 41 N