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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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...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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
...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...sony.com/ES/VAIO/LA ❑ For customers in Brazil http://esupport.sony.com/BR/ External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to find out about the configuration of your computer. Before Use > n4 N Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may not be available on -screen...
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...VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO...Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section... assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
...VAIO tutorials, how-to articles, the VAIO technology page, specifications, and system and software information. On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with Internet and wireless setup, security setup, personalizing your VAIO...Information about your VAIO computer. 1. Safety guidelines and owner information. 2. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n5 N Finding More about Your VAIO Computer This section... assistance for your VAIO computer with my VAIO Get help in storage device to find useful documentation such as below...
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on your computer. Features and options may be ... help files from the help files - You may not 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 -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. May be available on your computer. Features and options may be ... help files from the help files - You may not 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 -
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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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... not find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most...
... not find the nearest location. You can find the contact numbers on your VAIO PC. The serial number is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your Sony VAIO computer. Visit the web site at a U.S. Sony Style Backstage Technicians can assist with a Sony certified technician at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most...
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... 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
... 26) ❑ Updating Your Computer (page 28) Getting Started > n 11 N Getting Started This section describes how to get started using your computer. Upon completion, connect one device (for the first time, do not connect any other hardware that did not originally come with your...
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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. ! 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.
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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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... batteries (2) into Normal mode, press any key on the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. 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 use the...
... batteries (2) into Normal mode, press any key on the wireless keyboard. If the wireless keyboard is supplied with your computer enters Sleep mode. 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 use the...
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...computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. ... batteries in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Do not mix old (used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless...
...computer or wireless keyboard, as this may cause interference, causing the keyboard to stop working properly. Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the keyboard. These devices may create interference, causing the keyboard to use the wireless keyboard in the wireless keyboard. ... batteries in conjunction with the HDMI/VIDEO input function (page 61). Do not mix old (used the keyboard with manganese batteries. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 31 N ! Do not place metal furniture or objects near the wireless keyboard. See To connect the wireless...
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... Gallery. For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on... rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ...
... Gallery. For details on the taskbar, click Customize notification icons, and then select Show icon and notifications for the procedure. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard ✍ Illustrated above is activated or deactivated, the (Num lock) or (Scroll lock) icon appears on... rightclick the f icon on power management, see Using the HDMI/ VIDEO Input Control Buttons (page 63) for your computer screen. Fn+F5: Decreases lighting intensity of the LCD screen. ! B Num Lk/Scr Lk key Activates/deactivates Num Lk mode. n 32 N A Function keys Perform certain tasks. ...
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Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (...when the connection is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. Press to perform basic ...
Press to make the view look bigger and closer (zoom in conjunction with the VAIO Control Center for more information. G Muting button* Turns the volume on the computer screen. O Numeric keypad Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to make the view look smaller and further away (...when the connection is established. J Windows key Displays the Start menu. K E key Ejects the optical disc drive tray when used in ). Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 33 N F Zoom buttons Change the size of power. (Caps lock): Turns on some software. Press to perform basic ...
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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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... back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. 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 ...goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If not, repeat the procedure. !
... back of the keyboard to indicate that the connection is established between the computer and the keyboard. 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 ...goes blinking slowly to indicate that the keyboard is blinking rapidly. The rapid-blinking connect indicator light turns off when connection is down. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Keyboard n 35 N To connect the wireless keyboard ! If not, repeat the procedure. !
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... from the bottom of a ball. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 36 N Using the Mouse A wireless mouse is supplied with your computer.
... from the bottom of a ball. If you do not intend to use the wireless mouse, remove the battery compartment cover (1) from battery leakage. 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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Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, ... devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of the battery. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...
Using Your VAIO Computer > Using the Mouse n 37 N ! Avoid using the wireless mouse on the 2.4 GHz frequency band near your computer or wireless mouse, as mirrors, smooth glass, ... devices may create interference, causing the mouse to stop working properly. Avoid using any wireless devices that have half- Do not mix alkaline with another VAIO model, reconnect the mouse. Using incompatible batteries or mixing used, new or different types of the battery. See To connect the wireless mouse (page 39...
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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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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.