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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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...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 the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/...
...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 the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/...
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...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
...-up information, etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software...
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May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi... Help - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting...
May be included with the preinstalled software programs on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. Features and options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi... Help - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. To access this on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting...
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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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...the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of ...
...the contact numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup...find the information you are looking for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of ...
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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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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 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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.... If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer. 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...
.... If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your computer. 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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Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you find your wireless keyboard not working, for the detailed procedure. These devices may create ... Be sure to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet...
Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you find your wireless keyboard not working, for the detailed procedure. These devices may create ... Be sure to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet...
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... lighting intensity of power consumption. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn... Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on and off. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the taskbar...
... lighting intensity of power consumption. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn... Num lock and/or Scroll lock icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on and off. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the taskbar...
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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 the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are...down, blinks rapidly when the keyboard is established. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off when the connection...
... for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are...down, blinks rapidly when the keyboard is established. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off when the connection...
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C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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... Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is ready for about one minute to indicate that the connection is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. If not, ...repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes...
... Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is ready for about one minute to indicate that the connection is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. If not, ...repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes...
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... may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended...
... may need to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended...
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..., causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries. 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 that... have half- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...
..., causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries. 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 that... have half- Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...
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... the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). 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 scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). 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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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. 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.