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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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...look slightly different from those 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 ...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video,...
...look slightly different from those 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 ...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on-screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video,...
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..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find...
..., etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find...
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... available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not 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.
... available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. You may not 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.
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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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...only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment ... get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ...
...only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside the battery compartment ... get personalized service and support for at the lower right corner of your VAIO PC. Customer Information Center If you do not find the information you may call Sony directly. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most ...
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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. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO computer. !
Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your computer. Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This ...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Before starting your VAIO 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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... or longer, your wireless keyboard. If you do not intend 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...
... or longer, your wireless keyboard. If you do not intend 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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... after you used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when ... Do not mix old (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless keyboard not working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of the battery.
... after you used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. Be sure to stop working , for the detailed procedure. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when ... Do not mix old (used , new or different types of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your wireless keyboard not working properly. 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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..., the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar along with a pop-up message to turn the wireless keyboard on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change. ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock... icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an...
..., the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar along with a pop-up message to turn the wireless keyboard on and off. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change. ✍ You can keep the Num lock and/or Scroll lock... icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of power consumption. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an...
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... the volume on the computer screen. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the computer, and turns off when the connection is ready for more information. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ... away (zoom out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): ...
... the volume on the computer screen. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the computer, and turns off when the connection is ready for more information. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ... away (zoom out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). N Indicator lights (Battery): ...
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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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The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that .... 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly.
The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to indicate that the keyboard is down. If no connection is made during this period, the indicator light goes blinking slowly to indicate that .... 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly.
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... mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Before attempting to avoid possible damage from the bottom of...
... mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using the Wireless Mouse Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with your wireless mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer. Before attempting to avoid possible damage from the bottom of...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! tone printing. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of ... mouse not working, for the detailed procedure. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. 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. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! tone printing. Do not mix old (used the mouse with manganese batteries. Always use the same type and manufacture of ... mouse not working, for the detailed procedure. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. 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. Do not place metal furniture near the wireless...
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... the mouse, then release the button to drop the item. E Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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. E Power switch Slide the switch to display a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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. 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.