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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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... views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-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 ...
... views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the on your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. How to provide a state-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 ...
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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. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation...your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony ...
...etc. ❑ Safety Information - An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. You can find the answers you need. VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Printed Documentation...your VAIO computer. 1. To access Help and Support: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Choose from the following categories to the original factory settings - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony ...
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... - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth...
... - Information about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - May be available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. To access this on your computer. ...Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. Features and options may be able to find out about setting up Bluetooth...
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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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Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you are looking for... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
Customer Information Center If you do not find it at the lower right corner of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the contact numbers on the computer. 2 Your computer's serial number You can find the information you are looking for... (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of the problem 5. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at our site, you might need. Before Use > Finding More about Your...
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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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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. Your computer must be connected to the Internet to VAIO Web Support 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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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 ...
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. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you find your wireless keyboard not working, for the detailed procedure. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) ... feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard 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 used the keyboard with manganese ...
...keyboard. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. If you find your wireless keyboard not working, for the detailed procedure. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) ... feet (10 m) from your computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard 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 used the keyboard with manganese ...
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...page 26). D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar along with a pop-up message to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see... English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock...
...page 26). D Power switch Slide the switch to indicate a mode change the LCD brightness. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar along with a pop-up message to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see... English keyboard as an example. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock...
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...deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running ... and closer (zoom in). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 activated...
...deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the Fn key. M Directional arrow keys Move the pointer on the computer screen. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Press to perform basic math calculations. * Disabled while you are running ... and closer (zoom in). J Windows key Displays the Start menu. L Applications key Displays a context-sensitive shortcut menu (if any). 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 activated...
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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 back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is ready for connection with the computer. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the ...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 ! If not, repeat the procedure. !
... the back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is ready for connection with the computer. The connect indicator light blinks rapidly for about one minute to the ON position. 4 Press the CONNECT button (1) on the bottom of the keyboard. 5 Press the CONNECT button (2) on the back of the ...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 ! If not, repeat the procedure. !
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... the bottom of a ball. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries to be replaced. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... the bottom of a ball. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended period of time, remove the batteries 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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These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your ...
These devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of mouse: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from your ...
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... right button once to turn the mouse on and off. 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...
... right button once to turn the mouse on and off. 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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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. If not, repeat the procedure.