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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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... of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of 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...
... of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-of 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...
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... Center User Guide - 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. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and...
... Center User Guide - 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. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Safety guidelines and...
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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. See the specifications to access ... options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS...
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. See the specifications to access ... options may be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Information about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS...
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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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In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the ...
In order to find the contact numbers on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you may call Sony directly. In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software... n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find it at a U.S. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the ...
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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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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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... the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with 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...
... the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with 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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..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. See... the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer...
..., as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. See... the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer...
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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 a pop-up message ...or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26...
... 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 a pop-up message ...or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. ! Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of power consumption. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. While using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26...
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...view look bigger and closer (zoom in). G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the 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... connection is established. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. N Indicator lights ...
...view look bigger and closer (zoom in). G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the 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... connection is established. Press to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. N Indicator lights ...
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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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... 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 no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking... Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of...
... 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 no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking... Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. If not, repeat the procedure. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of...
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Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. 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 plug in and ...
Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. 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 plug in and ...
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...frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Using... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause ...
...frequency band near your computer. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Using... Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause ...
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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 ...
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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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.