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n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
n4 N Precautions ...146 Handling the LCD Screen ...147 Using the Power Source ...148 Handling Your Computer ...149 Handling the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...151 Handling Floppy Disks ...152 Handling Discs ...153 Using the Battery Pack ...154 Using Headphones ...156 Handling the Memory Stick ...157 Handling the Hard Disk ...158 Updating Your Computer ...159 Troubleshooting ...160 Computer ...162 System Security ...169 Battery...170 Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...172 Internet ...175 Networking ...177 Bluetooth Technology ...180 Optical Discs ...185 Display ...190 Printing ...195 Microphone ...196
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ...* The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual ...
... out whether your entire hard disk drive to the original factory settings. n9 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ...* The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Use my VAIO. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. ❑ SmartWi™ Connection Utility Help - Provides information about restoring individual ...
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... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Choose...
... the display at eye level or slightly lower when you are sitting in front of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. Adjust the brightness level of the monitor. Choose...
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and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
and Duo-size Memory Stick. Front n 15 N Getting Started A Built-in MOTION EYE camera*1 (page 35) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator*1 (page 21) C Built-in microphone (monaural)*1 D LCD screen (page 147) E Built-in speakers (stereo) F Keyboard (page 32) G Touch pad (page 33) H Fingerprint sensor*1 (page 111) I WIRELESS switch (page 60) J WIRELESS indicator (page 21) K Memory Stick slot*2 (page 50) L Media Access indicator (page 21) M SD memory card slot (page 56) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard-
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 23 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. n 23 N Getting Started Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery.
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To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery LOCK switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) inward, put your fingertip underneath the tab (3) on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while your computer is in the direction of the arrow, and then slide it away from the computer. You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while the computer is on the battery pack, and turn the battery pack in Sleep mode. n 29 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/...
n 32 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is finished launching. Changes the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn + 2 (F3/...
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n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the... your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Using the Touch Pad You can disable...only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Point Click Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Description Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the... your finger along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. To change the touch pad settings, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Control Center, Keyboard and Mouse and Pointing Device. ! Slide your finger on an item or object. Using the Touch Pad You can disable...only with applications that support a touch pad scroll feature). ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the touch pad.
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.... Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on-screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
.... Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on-screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
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If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove ... Stop. 4 Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the...
If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 4. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove ... Stop. 4 Follow the on . To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer so that the...
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... designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
... designed to format the Memory Stick depending on the media. Formatting the Memory Stick erases the entire data on the media type. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick The Memory Stick has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on...
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... and Internet. The Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the... lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions.
... and Internet. The Connect to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a splitter, the... lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on the computer. 2 Plug the other end into the modem port on -screen instructions.
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.... Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to create a full infrastructure network...2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
.... Or you can still access information, Internet/intranet and network resources, even in the middle of a meeting, or as you to turn on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! Be sure to create a full infrastructure network...2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is a network in WLAN function communicate freely with each other through walls and ceilings. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all normal Ethernet connectivity, but with the SmartWi Connection Utility.
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... before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function...
... before starting the SmartWi Connection Utility. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth function. n 63 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Function The Bluetooth function is available on -screen guide: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and SmartWi Connection Utility. 2 Click SmartWi Connection Utility Help. ! To use the Bluetooth function...
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... up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the display output to the HDMI input port on the ... TV for sound output. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 191) for the detailed procedure. Additionally, you need to change the device for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+...
... up between the TV and the home theater receiver or surround sound decoder device first. With the HDMI connection, the volume can adjust the screen resolution of any connected devices. For the detailed instructions, see How do I change the display output to the HDMI input port on the ... TV for sound output. n 83 N Using Peripheral Devices ✍ See the manual that came with your computer and a TV ! See Why doesn't my screen display a video? (page 191) for the detailed procedure. Additionally, you need to change the device for more information on the computer. 4 Press the Fn+...
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See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
See the online specifications for detailed information on the video controller used in the computer. The procedure for selecting a display depends on the video controller. If you want to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 87) for more information. n 85 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to use as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to work on your computer.
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... 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on ... Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external...
... 2 Click CCC. 3 Follow the on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on -screen instructions to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, depending on ... Models with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your computer, turn on the external...
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... one display to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not return to the other . Otherwise, your desktop across two displays. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
... one display to Normal mode. Certain software applications may not return to the other . Otherwise, your desktop across two displays. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while...
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... colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The monitor port on...
... colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors function. Models with the ATI video controller 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Adjust screen resolution under Appearance and Personalization. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. The monitor port on...