VAIO User Guide
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... List tab view. Press the Windows key . The Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow keys to set your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. Click VAIO Control Center. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device dialog box appears. 5. Page 17 Press the Tab key to All Programs. 2. Customizing the touch pad You may customize, enable, or disable the touch pad using...
... List tab view. Press the Windows key . The Start menu appears. 2. Use the arrow keys to set your touch pad and mouse preferences, such as changing pointers, enabling or disabling the tapping feature, clicking both buttons simultaneously, and adjusting the touch pad speed. Click VAIO Control Center. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device dialog box appears. 5. Page 17 Press the Tab key to All Programs. 2. Customizing the touch pad You may customize, enable, or disable the touch pad using...
VAIO User Guide
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...; You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. If the computer does not restart, 1. See To enable the touch pad. Click OK to select Shut Down. 3. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. Press the Windows key . 2. You may need to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click...
...; You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to restart the computer. If the computer does not restart, 1. See To enable the touch pad. Click OK to select Shut Down. 3. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar and click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware and Mouse. Press the Windows key . 2. You may need to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click...
VAIO User Guide
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... the screen and moves it . See Combinations and functions with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system logo displays the Start menu; Windows key The key with the Fn key for more information. Fn key The Fn key is used to as Ctrl+S ). Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you to make corrections...
... the screen and moves it . See Combinations and functions with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system logo displays the Start menu; Windows key The key with the Fn key for more information. Fn key The Fn key is used to as Ctrl+S ). Key descriptions Key Description Numeric keypad Contains the keys found on the taskbar. Press the Num Lock key to activate the numeric keypad. (When you to make corrections...
VAIO User Guide
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... Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter...
... Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Indicator Lights Indicator Function Power Turns on when the power to the computer is on, blinks in Standby mode, and turns off when the computer is in Hibernate mode or off the indicator. Memory Stick® Turns on when data is read from or written to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter...
VAIO User Guide
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... state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to normal mode. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Saves the state of power. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off computer window appears. Page 50 Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Press any key to return...
... state of the setting you to turn off specific devices to normal mode. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Saves the state of power. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off computer window appears. Page 50 Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer has two distinct power saving modes: Standby and Hibernate. Press any key to return...
VAIO User Guide
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... adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Page 52 See Using power saving modes for more information. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. The computer detects your computer. Click Start on your changes. Click Apply. To activate Hibernate mode, you want to enhance your computer's operations. 1. Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you may first need to enable...
... adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Page 52 See Using power saving modes for more information. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. The computer detects your computer. Click Start on your changes. Click Apply. To activate Hibernate mode, you want to enhance your computer's operations. 1. Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you may first need to enable...
VAIO User Guide
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Types of networks. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Page 62 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
Types of networks. The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to the model you can easily set up connections. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web. Page 62 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
VAIO User Guide
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... the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up Internet connection for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions. 4. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. If you are prompted to an existing network. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any other than those listed...
... the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up Internet connection for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the Local Information dialog box, follow the on-screen instructions. 4. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. If you are prompted to an existing network. Connecting cables other type of network cable or any other than those listed...
VAIO User Guide
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... local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with no wiring, you with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. A computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network is created only by providing an access point. You can connect to a LAN through the set up a LAN. For...
... local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with no wiring, you with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Taskbar Notification area to open the Wireless Device Switch window. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. A computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network is created only by providing an access point. You can connect to a LAN through the set up a LAN. For...
VAIO User Guide
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... menu. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Plug one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. When you are displayed in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel...
... menu. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The Network Setup Wizard appears. Plug one computer to edit, copy, or delete files on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. When you are displayed in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel...
VAIO User Guide
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Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below. Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased, your computer. Page 79
Check your specifications for the type of optical drive installed on your computer may not include all of the software programs listed below. Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased, your computer. Page 79
VAIO User Guide
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... and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use the table below to use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD,... DVD and most cases) Writes to DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD±RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW Writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW If you plan to see which types of optical drive installed on the model ...
... and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use the table below to use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD,... DVD and most cases) Writes to DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD±RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R and DVD+RW Writes to DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, and DVD+RW If you plan to see which types of optical drive installed on the model ...
VAIO User Guide
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... or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with water, wring it . on the surface of the above options work , click Start on how to clean it out well, and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the shortcut menu. If none of the disc may cause reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings...
... or DVD properly? Make sure the disc was inserted into the drive with water, wring it . on the surface of the above options work , click Start on how to clean it out well, and use a soft cloth to wipe the surface from the shortcut menu. If none of the disc may cause reading errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings...
VAIO User Guide
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... Device Manager in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it is using battery-powered external speakers, make sure the region code is set for the TV screen. The video resolution on the listed device, you are using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. between the speakers and the computer. 4. Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is on a TV screen? Follow these instructions: 1. A window...
... Device Manager in the optical drive and damage the drive or cause it is using battery-powered external speakers, make sure the region code is set for the TV screen. The video resolution on the listed device, you are using battery power, make sure the battery is inserted properly and is charged. between the speakers and the computer. 4. Make sure the CD audio feature is enabled and the correct driver software is on a TV screen? Follow these instructions: 1. A window...
VAIO User Guide
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... need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See Connecting a printer for more information. Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. You may need to the ports on your printer and computer. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Click Start...
... need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. See Connecting a printer for more information. Make sure the printer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer. You may need to the ports on your printer and computer. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Click Start...
VAIO User Guide
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...; You may need to install driver software if you are inserting the card correctly. Make sure all cable and power connections are installed. You may not be using a Sony PC Card. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some...
...; You may need to install driver software if you are inserting the card correctly. Make sure all cable and power connections are installed. You may not be using a Sony PC Card. Why can't I insert my PC Card? Make sure you alternate between normal power operation and the Standby or Hibernate modes while the card is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on its use some PC Cards or some...
VAIO User Guide
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...; If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is properly set the button to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work ? The Fn+F3 and the Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker...
...; If the speakers require external power, make sure the speakers are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is properly set the button to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume control is charged. Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work ? The Fn+F3 and the Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker...
VAIO User Guide
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... the amount of memory installed. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. Click Start on the computer. 2. Page 145 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes...
... the amount of memory installed. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. Click Start on the computer. 2. Page 145 Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes...
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... the drive: 1. Turn off the computer. 3. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Press Enter. 3. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 8. The computer restarts. Press F2. Restart the computer and confirm that came with your display for all SETUP items appears. Remove any peripheral devices connected to malfunction. Set...
... the drive: 1. Turn off the computer. 3. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on and working. If you are adjusted correctly. Press Enter. 3. The Setup Confirmation window appears again. 8. The computer restarts. Press F2. Restart the computer and confirm that came with your display for all SETUP items appears. Remove any peripheral devices connected to malfunction. Set...
Brochure
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... Sony Notebook Computer are trademarks of wireless communications. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks of which require a fee. Internet connection may vary on hardware options. Software titles pre-installed on display. DVD-ROM read 8x) Optional Floppy Drive External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5) Modem Integrated V.90 modem Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface Memory Stick PROTM Media Slot Supports optional Memory Stick PROTM media Pointing Device / Keyboard / Input Device Electro-Static touch pad...
... Sony Notebook Computer are trademarks of wireless communications. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick and VAIO are registered trademarks of which require a fee. Internet connection may vary on hardware options. Software titles pre-installed on display. DVD-ROM read 8x) Optional Floppy Drive External 1.44 MB, 3.5" USB floppy drive (PCGA-UFD5) Modem Integrated V.90 modem Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with RJ-45 interface Memory Stick PROTM Media Slot Supports optional Memory Stick PROTM media Pointing Device / Keyboard / Input Device Electro-Static touch pad...