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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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...Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those 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 ...
...Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen User Guide. To find specifications Some features, options, and supplied items may look slightly different from those 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 ...
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... and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup... to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find...
... and owner information. 2. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory settings - Software Information Troubleshoot my VAIO Maintain and troubleshoot your VAIO computer with Internet and wireless setup... to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Information about your VAIO computer. An overview of VAIO tutorials, how-to find...
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...about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may be ...
...about configuration of your computer. See the specifications to access the help files from the help files - You may not 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 a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Features and options may 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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...or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the...
...or inside the battery compartment of the number below the barcode. 3 The operating system on your VAIO PC. Visit the web site at the lower right corner of your Sony VAIO computer. In order to find the information you are looking for your computer 4 The hardware component... and most efficient services, have the following information readily available: 1 Your VAIO computer model You can assist with a Sony certified technician at our site, you may call Sony directly. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n8 N 4. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can find it on the...
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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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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 ...
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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... GHz frequency band near your computer. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from ... batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Be sure to...
... GHz frequency band near your computer. Do not mix old (used , new or different types of batteries can damage the wireless keyboard. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! You cannot use the same type and manufacture of keyboard: approximately 32.8 feet (10 m) from ... batteries or mixing used ) and new batteries when replacing batteries in conjunction with manganese batteries. If you used the keyboard with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. To maintain good communication, operate the wireless keyboard within the distance limitations of the battery. Be sure to...
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...Lk mode. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! For details on and off. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard ...Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with a pop-up message...
...Lk mode. To do so, rightclick the f icon on the wireless keyboard to change the LCD brightness. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! For details on and off. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. When Num Lk or Scr Lk mode is the English keyboard ...Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on the taskbar. C VAIO button Launches the Media Gallery. The task associated with each function key varies among software applications except the following combinations with a pop-up message...
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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...* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. See the help file included...out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. G Muting button* Turns the volume 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 when Caps Lock mode is activated...* Increase (+) or decrease (-) the volume. I Caps Lock key Activates/deactivates Caps Lock mode where letters are all typed in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for the wireless keyboard are sufficient and blinks when the batteries are using the HDMI/VIDEO input function. See the help file included...out). K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in upper case. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen.
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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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...light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! 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... connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. 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...
...light goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is established between the computer and the keyboard. If not, repeat the procedure. ! 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... connect indicator light blinks rapidly for connection with the computer. 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...
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... two AA batteries (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need 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 avoid possible damage from the bottom of...
... two AA batteries (2) into the battery compartment. ✍ If the wireless mouse does not operate properly, the batteries may need 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 avoid possible damage from the bottom of...
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... using 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 ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. See To connect the wireless...) for example after you find your computer. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse.
... using 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 ! To maintain good communication, operate the wireless mouse within the distance limitations of the battery. See To connect the wireless...) for example after you find your computer. Use surfaces such as mirrors, smooth glass, or magazines that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse.
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... batteries are running out of power. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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...
... batteries are running out of power. C Right button Press the right button once to enable communication between the computer and the wireless mouse. 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.