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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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... a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations... on 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/ ❑ ...
... a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. How to the on-screen User Guide. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations... on 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/ ❑ ...
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...VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO...VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO...about your VAIO computer. To...
...VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. General information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. 1. Get started with my VAIO...VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO...about your VAIO computer. To...
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... your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
... your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - 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. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
...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 preinstalled with a Microsoft Windows operating ...
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... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your...you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find ...
... In Store Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your...you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call Sony directly. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find the nearest location. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you do not find ...
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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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If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. 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 ...
If you do not intend to use the wireless keyboard for 20 minutes or longer, your computer enters Sleep mode. 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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...VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Avoid using ... wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your wireless...
...VIDEO input function (page 61). Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. You cannot use the same type and manufacture of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Avoid using ... wireless keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Be sure to stop working properly. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your wireless...
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...function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). 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. To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use ...this key in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk ...
...function, see Using the Power Saving Mode (page 26). 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. To change the brightness while using the HDMI/VIDEO input function, you cannot use ...this key in conjunction with the Fn key to change the LCD brightness of the LCD screen. To activate/deactivate Scr Lk ...
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...the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with the Fn key. O Numeric keypad Use... out). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the AA...
...the computer, and turns off when the connection is established. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. See the help file included with the Fn key. O Numeric keypad Use... out). I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on and off while the AA...
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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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... indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. 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. 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.
... indicator light is established between the computer and the keyboard. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is blinking rapidly. 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. 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.
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... for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the bottom of a ball. Before attempting to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the bottom of a ball. Before attempting 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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...wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. If you used the mouse with...any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. 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.
...wireless mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. If you used the mouse with...any wireless devices that exchange radio signals on surfaces such as plain paper, card stock, or fabric that have minimal repetitive patterns. 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.
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... the scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). 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 scroll action and control the movement by moving the entire mouse (the scroll function is available only with applications that support it). 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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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.