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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 your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen...
... of your purchase of this manual may not be available on your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide a state-of your computer. To find specifications Some features, options...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 audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen...
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On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer... Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Information about your VAIO computer... Information - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless...
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You may not 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 Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
You may not 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 Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless...
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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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...the web site at our site, you might need. 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. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3... The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside...
...the web site at our site, you might need. 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. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of the number below the barcode. 3... The operating system on the Sony online support web site. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Customer Information Center If you do not find it on the bottom, the back panel, or inside...
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...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ 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 computer. Before starting your...
...) ❑ Shutting Down Your Computer Safely (page 25) ❑ 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 computer. Before starting your...
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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. 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. !
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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, 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 ...
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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... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the...
... keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the...
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n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. To change the LCD ... 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. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the ...
n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with the Fn key. To change the LCD ... 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. ! Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the ...
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...the connection is ready for more information. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO ...AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). G Muting ...
...the connection is ready for more information. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on some software. See the help file included with the VAIO Control Center for connection with the Fn key. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are using the HDMI/VIDEO ...AA batteries for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are running out of an image or a document displayed on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (zoom out). G Muting ...
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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 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. ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the .... 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) 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 ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8...
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. ! The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the .... 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) 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 ! To connect the wireless keyboard, it must be located within a range of approximately 11.8...
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... the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. 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 be replaced.
... the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead of a ball. 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 be replaced.
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... replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working , for the detailed procedure. tone printing. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another...
... replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working , for the detailed procedure. tone printing. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Do not place metal furniture near the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another...
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... Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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...
... Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. 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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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. 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.