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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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Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
Troubleshooting 123 Computer 125 System Security 131 Built-in Camera 132 Networking 134 Bluetooth Technology 137 Optical Discs 140 Display 144 Printing 146 Microphone 147 Mouse 148 Speakers 150 Touch Screen 151 Keyboard 152 Floppy Disks 153 Audio/Video 154 HDMI/VIDEO Input Function 157 "Memory Stick 159 Peripherals 160 Trademarks 161 Notice 163 n3 N
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How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this manual may not...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...
How to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in audio, video, computing, and communications to provide a state-of your computer. External views illustrated in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to find out about the configuration of this manual may not...Before Use Congratulations on your purchase 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 ...
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... you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
... you need. Printed Documentation ❑ Quick Start Guide - VAIO User Guide (This manual) - VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - On-screen Documentation ❑ Help and Support - Use my VAIO Access interactive help with VAIO Care, system restore, backup and recovery, and contact Sony support. Get started with my VAIO Get help in storage device to the original factory...
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.... Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
.... Information about setting up Bluetooth®, wireless LAN, GPS, and wireless WAN functions. May be available on your computer. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n6 N ❑ Program help menu on a specific program. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - You may not be included with the preinstalled software programs...
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... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
... customer support at http://support.microsoft.com/directory/. Before Use > Finding More about Your VAIO Computer n7 N 3. Support Web Sites ❑ Sony online support web site The Sony online support web site provides instant access to information on commonly encountered problems. Type a description... 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...
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...Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call... numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
...Service & Support (available in USA only) Make an appointment with the setup of your new VAIO PC, system optimization, data rescue, and any repair service you are looking for your Sony VAIO computer. You can find the information you might need. Customer Information Center If you may call... numbers on your computer 4 The hardware component or the software program that is causing the problem 5 A brief description of your VAIO PC. Sony Style store and get personalized service and support for at www.sonystyle.com/backstage to receive the fastest and most efficient services, have...
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Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard or the pointing device. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of the chair so your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your sides. Adjust the level of the computer may make you . Place the display directly in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic ...
Take frequent breaks while using the keyboard or the pointing device. A footrest may strain eyes, muscles, or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - Excessive use of the chair so your wrists in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching forward or leaning far backwards. Sit in a neutral, comfortable position while using your sides. Adjust the level of the computer may make you . Place the display directly in a chair with your feet are flat on the floor. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your computer. Keep your computer - Before Use > Ergonomic ...
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Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to the proper position. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on each side of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to your computer to find the best position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at ...
Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display as well. ! Use indirect lighting to the proper position. While adjusting the viewing angle, do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Choose a location where windows and lights do not exert excessive pressure on each side of mechanical damage. ❑ Lighting - Proper lighting adds to your computer to find the best position. Make sure you leave at least 4 inches (10 cm) of space behind and at ...
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... > 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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
... > 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 VAIO computer. ! Before starting your computer for example, a printer, an external hard disk drive, a scanner, and so...
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Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* ... may be different from those illustrated in specifications. The appearance of your computer, some countries or areas. It may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in...
Due to the mechanical design of the touch screen of your computer may become warm while you are using the computer for operations. * On selected models only. J Bottom chassis frame (page 112) K Remote sensor* ... may be different from those illustrated in specifications. The appearance of your computer, some countries or areas. It may also vary in speakers (stereo) I LCD screen/touch screen (page 42) ! This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 16) C Built-in...
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... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module...
... as the audio/video input source by the INPUT SELECT button (page 14), pressing this button to wait until the computer cools down before you touch it. A Power button B DISPLAY OFF button/DISPLAY OFF indicator (page 16) Press this button also turns off the LCD backlight. C Air exhaust vent D Memory module...
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n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only.
n 14 N Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Right A Optical disc drive (page 47) B Manual eject hole (page 140) C Drive eject button (page 47) D INPUT SELECT button* (page 63)/ INPUT SELECT indicator* (page 16) E MENU button* (page 63) F V/v (Up/Down) buttons* (page 63) G OK button* (page 63) * On selected models only.
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speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
speeds. Getting Started > Locating Controls and Ports Left n 15 N A "Memory Stick Duo" slot*1 (page 70) B Media Access indicator (page 16) C SD memory card slot (page 76) D i.LINK 4-pin (S400) port (page 95) E Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) ports*2 (page 93) F Headphones jack (page 91) G Microphone jack (page 92) H Line In jack Connect an external audio device to receive audio signals. *1 Your computer supports only Duo-size "Memory Stick". *2 Support high-/full-/low-
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... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in green...
... not place the computer into Sleep mode or turn it off while this indicator light is selected as the audio/video input source. Illuminates while one or more wireless options are enabled. Illuminates while data access to a memory card, such as "Memory Stick" and an SD memory card, is in green...
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Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your computer. n 17 N
Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Power Source You need a power cord to connect your computer to an AC power source. ✍ Use only the supplied power cord for your computer. n 17 N
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If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 18 N To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2). 2 Route the power cord through the hole (3) of the prop-up stand and plug the other end into the AC input port (4) on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
If you may lose all unsaved data. Make sure that the AC outlets are easily accessible. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer n 18 N To connect the power cord 1 Plug one end of the power cord (1) into the AC outlet (2). 2 Route the power cord through the hole (3) of the prop-up stand and plug the other end into the AC input port (4) on or in Sleep mode, you unplug the power cord from your computer while the computer is on the computer. ✍ To disconnect your computer completely from AC power, turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
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Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for connecting the computer to your mounting system for Wall Mounting Four mounting studs and six screws, which are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, are supplied with your mounting system. ! If not, follow the instructions described in damage to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all ...
Before connecting your computer to your mounting system or changing your computer setup from the desktop type to the wall-mount type, make sure that came with your computer for connecting the computer to your mounting system for Wall Mounting Four mounting studs and six screws, which are compliant with the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) mounting standard, are supplied with your mounting system. ! If not, follow the instructions described in damage to fall from the power source, and then wait about an hour until the computer cools down the computer, turn off all ...
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n 20 N When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer To reveal the mounting holes 1 Gently face down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the screen frame. 2 Remove the four screws (1) and take the prop-up stand (2) off the computer.
n 20 N When facing down your computer, be sure to place it on a flat surface. ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer To reveal the mounting holes 1 Gently face down your computer on a soft cloth to avoid damage to the screen frame. 2 Remove the four screws (1) and take the prop-up stand (2) off the computer.
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Be sure to keep the removed screws for future use. n 21 N ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Remove the 13 screws (3) from the back of the prop-up stand and take off the mounting base plate (4).
Be sure to keep the removed screws for future use. n 21 N ! Getting Started > Setting Up Your Computer 3 Remove the 13 screws (3) from the back of the prop-up stand and take off the mounting base plate (4).