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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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... Use Congratulations 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/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen...
... Use Congratulations 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/ External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen...
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Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your entire built-in the form of components connection, ... specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
Information about your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - General information and technical assistance for your entire built-in the form of components connection, ... specifications, and system and software information. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
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... help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
... help files from the help files - Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
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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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...problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact ....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
...problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In order to find the contact ....com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the Sony online support web site. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ 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...
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ 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...
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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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... to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. If you do not intend to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
... to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. If you do not intend to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 30 N Using the Keyboard A wireless keyboard is left unused for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible...
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... > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do ...
... > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do ...
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... Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or... the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. For details on and off. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show...
... Scr Lk mode, use the function keys on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or... the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. For details on and off. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show...
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...the batteries are all typed in ). H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode...key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out).
...the batteries are all typed in ). H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for more information. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on when Caps Lock mode...key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out).
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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. 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.
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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 ready for connection with the computer. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes ...
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 ready for connection with the computer. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes ...
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... to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of a ball. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied...
... to be replaced. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from the bottom of a ball. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied...
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... batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N !
... batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. If you find your computer. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N !
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... when the mouse batteries are running out of power. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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...
... when the mouse batteries are running out of power. Press the wheel once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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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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. If not, repeat the procedure.