User manual SONY VAIO VPC-EB3FGX/BJ

[. . . ] Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable position while using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Let your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Take breaks during sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain muscles or tendons. [. . . ] All other programs are displayed in English as the default language. The multilingual user interface language option is not designed to replace a localized version of the Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional operating system. Under certain conditions, some third-party software applications may not function properly. To Change the Language Option 1. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and then click Control Panel. Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and then click Regional and Language Options. The Regional and Language Options dialog box appears. From the Language used in menus and dialogs shortcut menu, select the desired language: 3. 7. English Français Português Español Click Apply. The Change Regional Options pop-up window appears. Click Start on the Windows ® taskbar, and then click Logoff. Additional users can also change to their desired language(s) without affecting your existing language settings. Page 79 Changing Numbers, Currency, Time, and Date Formats You can change your operating system's number, currency, time, and date formats to coordinate with your chosen country or language settings. To change these formats 1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and then click Control Panel. Click Date, Time, Language and Regional Options, and click Regional and Language Options. You can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it. Operator keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift keys) Several keys are always used with at least one other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. When held down with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to give commands. For example, in many programs, instead of choosing the Save command from a menu, you can hold down Ctrl and press S (referred to as Ctrl+S ). The Shift key operates the same way as on a typewriter; it is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as @ and $. Windows key The key with the Microsoft® Windows ® operating system logo displays the Start menu; it is the equivalent of clicking Start on the taskbar. See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information. Fn key The Fn key is used in combination with other keys to issue commands. See Combinations and functions with the Fn key for more information. Applications key Page The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. Pressing this key is the 84 equivalent of clicking the right mouse button. Page 85 Combinations and functions with the Windows key Combination Function +F1 Displays the VAIO Help and Support Center window. +Tab Switches the selected button on the taskbar. +D Displays the desktop. +E Displays the Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file or folder. [. . . ] Easily create, customize, and listen to MP3/WMA files, set up properties for audio devices, and record sound or music from various sources. Enjoy cinema-quality sound immediately and experience fully enhanced digital or analog sound. Support web site http://www. americas. creative. com/support/custsup. asp Station. com Sony Online Entertainment Inc. Sony Online's award-winning Web site offers gamers the best in casual online games. [. . . ]