Sony VGC-VA10G User Guide - Page 20

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Using Your VAIO Computer

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The above illustration shows the keyboard delivered with the models that are available

in USA and Canada. The keyboard for the models available in Latin American countries

and areas appears different from the above.

A

Function keys

Perform certain tasks. The task associated with each function key

varies among software applications.

B

Mute button

Turns the volume on and off.

C

Volume control buttons

Increases (+) or decreases (-) the volume.

D

Shortcut buttons

Launch the pre-assigned software.

E

Standby button

Provides for the lowest level of power consumption.

For details on power management, see

Using the Power

Saving Modes

(page 87)

.

F

POWER

switch

Slide the POWER switch to turn on and off the wireless

keyboard.

G

Indicators

(Battery):

appears while the AA batteries for the

keyboard are sufficient and switches to

when the

batteries wear out.

(Num lock): Appears while in the Num Lock state.

(Caps lock): Appears while in the Caps Lock state.

(Scroll lock): Appears while in the Scroll Lock state.

(Connect): Appears while connection between the computer

and the keyboard is in place to indicate that the keyboard is

ready for use

(page 23)

.

H

Windows key

Displays the

Start

menu.

I

Applications key

Displays a shortcut menu in certain software applications.

J

Direction arrows

Move the pointer on the computer screen.

K

Numeric keypad

Use the numeric keypad to type numbers or to perform basic

math calculations.

Section	Page
Before Use	5
Documentation	5
Ergonomic Considerations	7
Getting Started	9
Locating Controls and Ports	10
About the Indicator Lights	14
Connecting the Power Cord	15
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely	17
Using Your VAIO Computer	18
Using the Keyboard	19
Using the Mouse	25
Using the Optical Disc Drive	30
Using the TV Function	37
Using PC Cards	52
Using the Memory Stick Media	55
Using Other Memory Cards	60
Using the Internet	63
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)	64
Using Peripheral Devices	73
Connecting an External Microphone	74
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device	75
Connecting a Printer	77
Connecting an i.LINK Device	78
Connecting to a Network (LAN)	80
Customizing Your VAIO Computer	82
Setting the Password	83
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Central	86
Using the Power Saving Modes	87
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer	90
Before Upgrading Your Computer	91
Adding and Removing Memory	92
Installing the Hard Disk Drive	102
Precautions	113
On Handling the LCD Screen	114
On Using the Power Source	115
On Handling Your Computer	116
On Handling Floppy Disks	118
On Handling Discs	119
On Using Headphones	119
On Handling Memory Stick Media	120
On Handling the Hard Disk	121
Troubleshooting	122
Computer	123
System Security	130
Internet	132
Networking	134
CDs and DVDs	137
Display	141
Printing	142
Microphone	143
Mouse	144
Speakers	145
Keyboard	146
Floppy Disks	147
PC Cards	148
Audio/Video	149
Memory Stick Media	150
Peripherals	151
Support Options	152
Sony Support Information	152

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