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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 -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge... 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 ...
...be available on -screen User Guide. How to the on your computer. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge... 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 ...
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... settings - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
... settings - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section provides...
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...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 - Information about configuration of your computer. May be included with...
...;, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 - Information about configuration of your computer. May be included with...
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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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...or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. You can find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the ... find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...
...or the software program that is the last 7 digits of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. You can find it on the Sony online support web site. In order to find the contact numbers on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the ... find it at a U.S. Visit the web site at our site, you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...
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... > 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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
... > 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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
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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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... possible damage from the bottom of time, remove the batteries to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. 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...
... possible damage from the bottom of time, remove the batteries to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your wireless keyboard. 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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... not working, for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you find your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to...
... not working, for the detailed procedure. Do not mix old (used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you find your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to...
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..., see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To change the LCD brightness. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! E Sleep button Provides a lower level of your desired icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num...
..., see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. To change the LCD brightness. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! E Sleep button Provides a lower level of your desired icon. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num...
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... shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed 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...on some software. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off when the connection is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with...
... shortcut menu (if any). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed 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...on some software. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. N Indicator lights (Battery): Stays off when the connection is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with...
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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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... of the computer while the connect indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. 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 blinking slowly to indicate that the connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect...
... of the computer while the connect indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. 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 blinking slowly to indicate that the connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect...
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..., remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. The wireless mouse has no cables 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. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied...
..., remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. The wireless mouse has no cables 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. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied...
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... To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you find your computer. tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as...
... To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you find your computer. tone printing. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as...
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... (page 39) Press 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...
... (page 39) Press 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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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 ! 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.
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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.