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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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... 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...Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
... 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...Sony has combined leading-edge technology in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
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..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
..., hardware drivers, and drive partition(s) or your VAIO computer, and creating recovery discs and more. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide...
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Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 - To access this on ... program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. 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 - To access this on ... program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be able to find out about configuration of your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help.
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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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...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service and ...
...www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you might need. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an...number You can find the nearest location. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment of your VAIO PC. In order to find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style store and get personalized service 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 does not operate properly, the batteries may need to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. 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...
... wireless keyboard does not operate properly, the batteries may need to use the wireless keyboard, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. 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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... connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you 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. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of the battery. Avoid...
... connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you 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. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of the battery. Avoid...
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... with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key.... C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on ...
... with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. ! To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use this key in conjunction with the Fn key.... C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on ...
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... decrease (-) the volume. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom 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 is ready for more... information. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the...
... decrease (-) the volume. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom 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 is ready for more... information. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the...
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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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The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. If not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light .... 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is ready for about one minute to indicate that the connection is blinking rapidly. If not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light .... 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
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... intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. The wireless mouse has no cables to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. The wireless mouse has no cables to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
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...the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless mouse not working properly. If you find your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that ...of the battery. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Use...
...the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless mouse not working properly. If you find your computer. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that ...of the battery. Always use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Use...
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... button Press the right button once to turn the mouse on and off. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to drop the item. 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...
... button Press the right button once to turn the mouse on and off. B Central wheel Rotate the central wheel to drop the item. 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. 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.