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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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... illustrated in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
... illustrated in this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer... 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You...
..., system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You...
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...out 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be ...available on your computer. 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. To access this on your computer.
...out 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be ...available on your computer. 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. To access this on your computer.
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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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...If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find the contact numbers on your...
...If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your Sony VAIO computer. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new... for your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the problem 5. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. In order to find the contact numbers on your...
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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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Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. 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 ...
Before attempting to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. 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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...not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard... after you find your wireless keyboard not working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of the battery.
...not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard... after you find your wireless keyboard not working properly. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of the battery.
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...click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. For details on and off. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using ... among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the...
...click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. For details on and off. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using ... among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the...
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...Start menu. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. G Muting button* Turns the volume on some software. I Caps Lock key Activates/... bigger and closer (zoom in). Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on...
...Start menu. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. G Muting button* Turns the volume on some software. I Caps Lock key Activates/... bigger and closer (zoom in). Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on...
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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. B CONNECT button (page 35) Press to enable the wireless keyboard to put the wireless keyboard in a more 'ergonomic' position.
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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 keyboard is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. If no connection is ...
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 keyboard is down. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. If no connection is ...
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... to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 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. The wireless mouse has no cables to use the wireless...
... to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage 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. The wireless mouse has no cables to use the wireless...
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... 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may...
... 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Use surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may...
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... the central wheel to turn the mouse on and off. D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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 central wheel to turn the mouse on and off. D Battery indicator light Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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.