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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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... 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://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/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen...
... 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://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/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen...
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..., 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 information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General ...
..., 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 information. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2... and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General ...
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... programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection...
... programs on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection...
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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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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... data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the computer.... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and ...
... data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of the display on the Sony online support web site. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the contact numbers on the computer.... program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find it at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and ...
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...; Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) 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...
...; Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) 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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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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... wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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...
... wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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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If you find your computer. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Be sure... HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your ...
If you find your computer. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Be sure... HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your ...
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...in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn ... the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations...
...in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! To activate/deactivate Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to turn ... the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations...
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... the connection is established. G Muting button* Turns the volume on some software. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Using Your...
... the connection is established. G Muting button* Turns the volume on some software. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. Using Your...
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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. 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. C Battery compartment Storage compartment for the AA batteries.
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The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for connection with the computer. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard...
The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for connection with the computer. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard...
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... diode (LED) instead of a ball. 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 be replaced. Using...
... diode (LED) instead of a ball. 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 be replaced. Using...
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...mouse not 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. If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on... 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop 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...
...mouse not 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. If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on... 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless mouse, as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop 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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... light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. F CONNECT button (page 39) Press to turn the mouse on and off. 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...
... light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. F CONNECT button (page 39) Press to turn the mouse on and off. 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. 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.