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......11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using the Multi Function...
......11 About the Indicator Lights ...18 Connecting a Power Source ...19 Using the Battery Pack ...21 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...27 Using Your VAIO Computer ...28 Using the Keyboard ...29 Using the Pointing Device ...31 Using Special-function Buttons ...34 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...35 Using the Multi Function...
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... a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of environments. n8 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture -
... a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Excessive use of environments. n8 N Before Use Ergonomic Considerations You will be using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture -
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Front n 12 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B LCD screen (page 165) C Pointing stick (page 32) D Keyboard (page 29) E Power button F Touch pad (page 31) G Built-in speakers H WIRELESS switch (page 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN)... indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your...
Front n 12 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B LCD screen (page 165) C Pointing stick (page 32) D Keyboard (page 29) E Power button F Touch pad (page 31) G Built-in speakers H WIRELESS switch (page 51) I Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 18) J WLAN (Wireless LAN)... indicator (page 18) K SD memory card slot (page 47) L Media Access indicator (page 18) M Memory Stick PRO/Duo media slot*2 (page 44) N Power indicator (page 18) O Battery indicator (page 18) P Hard disk drive indicator (page 18) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your...
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 29) ❑ Using the Pointing Device (page 31) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 34) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page ... (page 47) ❑ Using the Internet (page 50) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 51) ❑ Using the Bluetooth Functionality (page 61) n 28 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Combinations/Feature Fn + 2 (F3/F4): speaker volume Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Adjusts the built-in speaker volume. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or ,, or keep pressing Fn+F4.
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... the screen using the touch pad. To change the pointing device settings, see Disabling a Pointing Device (page 33). Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide one of the touch pad to...the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the pointing device: the touch pad and the pointing stick....
... the screen using the touch pad. To change the pointing device settings, see Disabling a Pointing Device (page 33). Using the Touch Pad The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the touch pad (1). In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide one of the touch pad to...the scroll function is equipped with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). Press the left button twice. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Device Your computer is available only with two types of the pointing device: the touch pad and the pointing stick....
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... it with applications that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
... it with applications that you push the pointing stick, the faster moves the pointer. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Pointing Stick The keyboard contains a cursor-pointing device, the pointing stick (1).
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... online Specifications to indicate the off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example...
... online Specifications to indicate the off the camera, press the CAMERA OFF button located above the keyboard. Make sure that launching or exiting your model is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example...
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... and user passwords. You cannot start your hard disk. Make sure to enter the password along with the poweron password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! See the online Specifications to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen. There is provided to lock your computer with... for the data stored on your model has the RAID configuration. When adding the hard disk password, you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to replace the hard disk at your computer. The hard disk password can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with the ...
... and user passwords. You cannot start your hard disk. Make sure to enter the password along with the poweron password (if set), after the VAIO logo appears. ! See the online Specifications to reset the user password on the BIOS setup screen. There is provided to lock your computer with... for the data stored on your model has the RAID configuration. When adding the hard disk password, you forget the master password or the keyboard fails, which is critical to replace the hard disk at your computer. The hard disk password can substitute fingerprint recognition for users with the ...
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...protected web sites. ❑ Access to the encrypted (locked) My Safe folder The My Safe folder is the sensor of the keyboard is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access. Once you have assigned an application to your password-protected system without entering ...the power-on, hard disk, and Windows passwords. n 126 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with other people, you can skip user selection as...
...protected web sites. ❑ Access to the encrypted (locked) My Safe folder The My Safe folder is the sensor of the keyboard is provided to protect your data against unauthorized access. Once you have assigned an application to your password-protected system without entering ...the power-on, hard disk, and Windows passwords. n 126 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using Fingerprint Authentication Your computer is equipped with a fingerprint sensor to provide you with other people, you can skip user selection as...
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Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ ...page 203) ❑ Printing (page 207) ❑ Microphone (page 208) ❑ Speakers (page 209) ❑ Pointing Device (page 210) ❑ Keyboard (page 211) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 212) ❑ PC Cards (page 213) n 174 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common ...
Try these suggestions before visiting the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/ VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/ for customers in Latin American countries or areas. ❑ ...page 203) ❑ Printing (page 207) ❑ Microphone (page 208) ❑ Speakers (page 209) ❑ Pointing Device (page 210) ❑ Keyboard (page 211) ❑ Floppy Disks (page 212) ❑ PC Cards (page 213) n 174 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common ...
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... to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 71...
... to CD media? ❑ Do not launch any software application or allow any to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Do not use the keyboard. ❑ Do not use a CD-R/RW disc that some brands of your optical disc drive, and then Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs (page 71...
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Check that the Num lock indicator is labeled on the packaging box. n 211 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? ❑ The language layout of your computer's keyboard is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time,... setup, the key configuration will be activated. If the Num lock indicator is on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. What should I do if I , O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on , press the Num Lk key to turn it ...
Check that the Num lock indicator is labeled on the packaging box. n 211 N Troubleshooting Keyboard What should I do if the keyboard configuration is wrong? ❑ The language layout of your computer's keyboard is off before entering these steps: 1 Click Start and then Control Panel 2 Click Date, Time,... setup, the key configuration will be activated. If the Num lock indicator is on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. ❑ To change the keyboard configuration, follow these characters. What should I do if I , O, P, J, K, L, M, and so on , press the Num Lk key to turn it ...