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... 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 the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV ...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 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power ...
... 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 the Optical Disc Drive 47 Using the TV ...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 Handling Your Computer 115 Handling the LCD Screen/Touch Screen 117 Using the Power ...
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...on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...
...on -screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...
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.... ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can...
.... ❑ Safety Information - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - You can...
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... and options may be available on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on a specific program. ❑...
... and options may be available on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on a specific program. ❑...
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... problem 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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
... problem 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....sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ ❑ Operating system online support web site Your computer comes ...
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...The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. In order to find it at our site, you ... Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. You 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 contact numbers on...
...The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at a U.S. In order to find it at our site, you ... Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. You 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 contact numbers on...
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... 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
... 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
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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. ! 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.
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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 Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV...
... 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 Camera (page 46) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 47) ❑ Using the TV...
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... the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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...
... the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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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... and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. If you used , new or different types of the battery. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
... and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. If you used , new or different types of the battery. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N !
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Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the ... To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. For details ...
Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on the ... To do so, rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key. For details ...
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...away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where ... in ). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. G Muting button* Turns...
...away (zoom out). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where ... in ). Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in upper case. See the help file included with the Fn key. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. G Muting button* Turns...
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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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... keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection...
... keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection...
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If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. The wireless mouse has no cables to use the wireless ...
If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. The wireless mouse has no cables to use the wireless ...
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...to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines... mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless mouse not working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the ...
...to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines... mix old (used , new or different types of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless mouse not working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of batteries can damage the ...
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... the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). F CONNECT button (page 39) Press to drop the item. 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...
... the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). F CONNECT button (page 39) Press to drop the item. 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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Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established. 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. If not, repeat the procedure.
Communication between the mouse and the computer should now be established. 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. If not, repeat the procedure.