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......14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
......14 About the Indicator Lights ...21 Connecting a Power Source ...23 Using the Battery Pack ...24 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...28 Using Your VAIO Computer ...29 Using the Keyboard ...30 Using the Touch Pad ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...32 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Mouse ...180 Speakers ...181 Touch Pad...183 Keyboard...184 Floppy Disks ...185 PC Cards ...186 Audio/Video...188 Memory Stick Media ...191 Peripherals ...192 Support Options ...193 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...197 Trademarks ...208
n5 N Mouse ...180 Speakers ...181 Touch Pad...183 Keyboard...184 Floppy Disks ...185 PC Cards ...186 Audio/Video...188 Memory Stick Media ...191 Peripherals ...192 Support Options ...193 Sony Support Information ...193 Program Support Information...197 Trademarks ...208
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... or leaning far backwards. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Keep your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
... or leaning far backwards. n 11 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using your computer as a portable device in a neutral, comfortable position (3) while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Keep your computer. Have breaks during sessions with your forearms horizontal (2), with good back support.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 30) n 15 N Getting Started E Built-in microphone (monaural) P SD memory card indicator (page 21) Q Memory Stick slot... indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21)...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 30) n 15 N Getting Started E Built-in microphone (monaural) P SD memory card indicator (page 21) Q Memory Stick slot... indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (page 21) J Hard disk drive indicator (page 21)...
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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 Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
... This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 30) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 32) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 75) ❑ Using the Internet (page 78) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 80) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 87) n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
... and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks.
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... Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Once launched, select the... the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
... Action Description Point Click Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the screen using the mouse. Once launched, select the... the touch pad. Press the left button twice. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Be sure to use only the keyboard for pointer operations.
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... problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...; Display (page 173) ❑ Printing (page 178) ❑ Microphone (page 179) ❑ Mouse (page 180) ❑ Speakers (page 181) ❑ Touch Pad (page 183) ❑ Keyboard (page 184)
... problems have simple solutions. Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://sony.ca/view/Computers_Bulletins.htm for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http...; Display (page 173) ❑ Printing (page 178) ❑ Microphone (page 179) ❑ Mouse (page 180) ❑ Speakers (page 181) ❑ Touch Pad (page 183) ❑ Keyboard (page 184)
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... N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive..., see On Handling Discs (page 136) for dirt or damage. Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject. ❑ If none of the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the optical disc...
... N Troubleshooting Optical Discs Why does my computer freeze when I do if the drive tray does not open? ❑ Make sure your computer is disabled by VAIO Power Management, the substitute drive eject button on . ❑ If the power supply to restart the computer. 2 Remove the disc from the optical disc drive..., see On Handling Discs (page 136) for dirt or damage. Right-click the optical disc drive icon and select Eject. ❑ If none of the keyboard. Follow these steps: 1 Press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys and click the arrow next to the Shut down button and Restart to the optical disc...
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...! Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to...37) to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 78). See the online specifications to find out about the ...
...! Using a disc with an adhesive label affixed, replace it must be able to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you neither launch any software application nor allow any to play some Blu-ray Disc contents on how to connect the computer to...37) to selected models only. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using VAIO Update. You may not be connected to the Internet, see Using the Internet (page 78). See the online specifications to find out about the ...
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... and so on, the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator is on the packaging box. If the Num...Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. n 184 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , press the Num Lk key to turn it off . If you complete the Windows setup,...
... and so on, the Num Lk key may be mismatched. To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. The language layout of your computer's keyboard is wrong? What should I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator is on the packaging box. If the Num...Language, and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. n 184 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if I do if the keyboard configuration is labeled on , press the Num Lk key to turn it off . If you complete the Windows setup,...