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......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
......13 About the Indicator Lights ...19 Connecting a Power Source ...21 Using the Battery Pack ...22 Shutting Down Your Computer Safely ...29 Using Your VAIO Computer ...30 Using the Keyboard ...31 Using the Touch Pad ...32 Using Special-function Buttons ...33 Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...34 Using the Optical Disc...
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n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
n5 N Speakers ...145 Touch Pad...147 Keyboard...148 Floppy Disks ...149 Audio/Video...150 Memory Stick ...152 Peripherals ...153 Support Options ...154 Sony Support Information ...155 Program Support Information...158 Trademarks ...169
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Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Place the computer directly in a relaxed, upright posture and ...
Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Place the computer directly in a relaxed, upright posture and ...
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Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. Front A Muting (S1) button (page 33) B AV MODE button (page 33) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 102) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 31) J Touch pad (page 32) n 13 N Getting Started
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Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
Using Your VAIO Computer This section describes how to get the most out of using your VAIO computer. ❑ Using the Keyboard (page 31) ❑ Using the Touch Pad (page 32) ❑ Using Special-function Buttons (page 33) ❑ Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera (page 34) ❑ Using the Optical Disc Drive (page 37) ❑ Using the ExpressCard Module (page 46) ❑ Using the Memory Stick (page 50) ❑ Using the SD Memory Card (page 56) ❑ Using the Internet (page 60) ❑ Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) (page 61) n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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... Fn+F3 and then m or Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
... Fn+F3 and then m or Changes the volume level. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3... the built-in speakers and the headphones. To decrease the volume, keep pressing Fn+F4 or press Fn+F4 and then M or ,. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching.
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...pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. ...Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with ...
...pad (1) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. Slide your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to use only the keyboard for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. Press the left button twice. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. ...Slide your finger on an item or object. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Using the Touch Pad You can disable/enable the touch pad while a mouse is available only with ...
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... following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil... ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Touch Pad (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) Many problems have simple solutions. n 115 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
... following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish-speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in Brazil... ❑ Microphone (page 143) ❑ Mouse (page 144) ❑ Speakers (page 145) ❑ Touch Pad (page 147) ❑ Keyboard (page 148) Many problems have simple solutions. n 115 N Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you might encounter when using your...
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...Blu-ray Disc media? ! For information on how to connect the computer to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an adhesive label affixed, replace ...Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with your...
...Blu-ray Disc media? ! For information on how to connect the computer to launch automatically, not even a screen saver. ❑ Stop using the keyboard. ❑ If you are using the correct DVD recordable media. ❑ Check which DVD recordable format is compatible with an adhesive label affixed, replace ...Internet, see Using the Internet (page 60). What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media? ❑ Make sure you are using VAIO Update. What should I do if I cannot play such contents, download and install the latest updates for WinDVD BD using a CD-R/RW disc with your...
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... the packaging box. If the Num lock indicator is wrong? The language layout of your computer's keyboard is unlit. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I do if the keyboard configuration is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1...and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. If you complete the Windows setup, the ...
... the packaging box. If the Num lock indicator is wrong? The language layout of your computer's keyboard is unlit. If you choose a different regional keyboard when you cannot enter U, I do if the keyboard configuration is lit, press the Num Lk key to turn it off before entering these steps: 1...and Region, and click Regional and Language Options. 3 Change the settings as desired. What should I do if I cannot enter certain characters with the keyboard? Check that the Num lock indicator light is labeled on , the Num Lk key may be mismatched. If you complete the Windows setup, the ...