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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 -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications... 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 ...
...of -the-art personal computing experience. ! How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications... 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 ...
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... following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my...
... following categories to find useful documentation such as below: - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my...
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... about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click...
... about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Information about configuration of your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. To access this on your computer. May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click...
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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 ...
... 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 ...
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... n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem ...of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
... n8 N 4. Visit the web site at our site, you may call Sony directly. You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the information you might need. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the problem ...of your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is the last 7 digits of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for at www.sonystyle.com/...
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Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, ...
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Before starting your VAIO computer. ! Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, ...
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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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support and then follow the on-screen instructions. ❑ VAIO Update 4 Click Start, All Programs, VAIO Update 4, and Go to download the updates.
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. ! Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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... bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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...
... bottom of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 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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... keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries... your wireless keyboard not working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you find your computer.
... keyboard to stop working , for the detailed procedure. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries... your wireless keyboard not working properly. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you find your computer.
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...on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. For details on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to... turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. D Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD...
...on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. For details on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key to... turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. D Power switch Slide the switch to change the LCD brightness of power consumption. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD...
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... for connection with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off while the AA batteries 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 is...control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image...
... for connection with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on and off while the AA batteries 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 is...control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image...
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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 about one minute to indicate that the connection is ready for connection with the computer. If not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is made during this ... properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is down. 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 not, repeat the procedure. ! If no connection is made during this ... properly installed. 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the keyboard to indicate that the keyboard is down. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard !
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... mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. 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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...any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the... (10 m) from your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. tone printing. Do not mix old...
...any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as this may cause interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! If you used the mouse with manganese batteries. These devices may create interference, causing the... (10 m) from your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer. tone printing. Do not mix old...
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... the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. 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 mouse, then release the button to drop the item. 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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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.