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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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... find out about the configuration 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 audio, video, computing, ...
... find out about the configuration 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 audio, video, computing, ...
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... information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and...
... information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - You can find the answers you need. VAIO User Guide (This manual) - Get started with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer, and...
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... out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be...
... out about configuration of your computer. Before Use > Finding More about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. Information about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on your computer. May be available on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be...
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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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.... 3 The operating system on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the ... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More...
.... 3 The operating system on your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you might need. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. The serial number is causing the ... to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can find the information you may call Sony directly. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at a U.S. Before Use > Finding More...
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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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... is supplied with your wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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...
... is supplied with your wireless keyboard. Using the Wireless Keyboard Two AA alkaline batteries are supplied with additional keys that perform specific functions. 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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... , for the detailed procedure. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your computer. You cannot use the same type... devices may create interference, causing 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 !
... , for the detailed procedure. Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. See To connect the wireless keyboard (page 35) for example after you find your computer. You cannot use the same type... devices may create interference, causing 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 !
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...switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on and off. Fn+...26). When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon ...
...switch Slide the switch to turn the wireless keyboard on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. Fn+F6: Increases lighting intensity of your desired icon. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. For details on and off. Fn+...26). When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard as an example. E Sleep button Provides a lower level of the LCD screen. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon ...
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... for connection with the Fn key. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in...
... for connection with the Fn key. H Volume control buttons* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on the computer screen. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in...
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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. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 34 N A Keyboard feet Flip open to communicate with the computer.
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.... 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. 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 ready 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 ...
.... 2 Turn on the computer. 3 Slide the power switch on the back of the computer while the connect indicator light is down. 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 ready 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 ...
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... wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead 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. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended...
... wireless mouse has no cables to plug in and uses a light-emitting diode (LED) instead 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. Before attempting to use the wireless mouse for an extended...
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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Avoid using ... properly. tone printing. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39) for example after you used the mouse with manganese batteries. Avoid using ... properly. tone printing. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in the wireless mouse. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of the battery. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within...
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... Blinks when the mouse batteries are running out of power. F CONNECT button (page 39) Press 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. F CONNECT button (page 39) Press 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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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.