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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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Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
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...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some ...features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
...Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. External views illustrated in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ To find specifications Some ...features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those of your computer. How to provide a state-of-the-art personal computing experience. ! Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
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...etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO ...
...etc. ❑ Safety Information - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. Information about your VAIO computer. 1. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original... VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO ...
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To access this on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be ...able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help ...
To access this on your computer. May be included with the preinstalled software programs on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be ...able to find out about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Features and options may be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. See the specifications to access the help ...
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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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You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom,... right corner of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for 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 display on the computer...
You can find the contact numbers on your Sony VAIO computer. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find it on the bottom,... right corner of the problem 5. In order to find the information you are looking for 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 display on the computer...
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Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Adjust the level of your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your sides. Place the display directly in front of the computer may make you . Sit in a chair with your forearms horizontal, with ...
Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard or the pointing device. Adjust the level of your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic Considerations Ergonomic Considerations Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following ergonomic considerations: n9 N ❑ Position of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your sides. Place the display directly in front of the computer may make you . Sit in a chair with your forearms horizontal, with ...
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Proper lighting adds to your computer to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on each side of the display to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. While adjusting the viewing...
Proper lighting adds to your computer to the proper position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at least 8 inches (20 cm) of space on the display. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on each side of the display to eliminate a risk of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on the display. Use indirect lighting to find the best position. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the main unit. While adjusting the viewing...
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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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...your computer, some countries or areas. The appearance of time. Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may also vary in some areas of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only.... 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the ...
...your computer, some countries or areas. The appearance of time. Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may also vary in some areas of the screen surface may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only.... 12 N Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to variations in specifications. It may be different from those illustrated in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* Point the supplied remote commander to this manual due to identify the ...
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... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17...
... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module compartment cover (page 105) E VIDEO INPUT jacks*1 (page 61) F HDMI INPUT port*1 (page 61) G AC input port (page 17...
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n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only.
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
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Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates while data access to the built-...
Illuminates in orange while the LCD backlight is lit. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Do not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off . Illuminates while data access to the built-...
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n 17 N Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your computer.
n 17 N Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your computer.
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 18 N To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2). 2 Route the power cord through the hole (3) of the prop-up stand and plug the other end into the AC input port (4) on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! If you may lose all unsaved data.
Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 18 N To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2). 2 Route the power cord through the hole (3) of the prop-up stand and plug the other end into the AC input port (4) on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! If you may lose all unsaved data.
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Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) and To connect the wireless mouse (page 39). You shut down before proceeding. A wireless connection is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to the ...
Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all peripheral devices, disconnect the power cord and the peripheral devices from the wall, resulting in To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) and To connect the wireless mouse (page 39). You shut down before proceeding. A wireless connection is within the range of supported weight of your computer so as not to break the frame and cause the main unit to the ...
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n 20 N When facing down your computer, be sure to the screen frame. 2 Remove the four screws (1) and take the prop-up stand (2) off the computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer To reveal the mounting holes 1 Gently face down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to place it on a flat surface. !
n 20 N When facing down your computer, be sure to the screen frame. 2 Remove the four screws (1) and take the prop-up stand (2) off the computer. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer To reveal the mounting holes 1 Gently face down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to place it on a flat surface. !
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Be sure to keep the removed screws for future use. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Remove the 13 screws (3) from the back of the prop-up stand and take off the mounting base plate (4). n 21 N !
Be sure to keep the removed screws for future use. Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Remove the 13 screws (3) from the back of the prop-up stand and take off the mounting base plate (4). n 21 N !