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... select the Enable option, then press the +/= key, and press Enter. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and point 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. Press...
... select the Enable option, then press the +/= key, and press Enter. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and point 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. Press...
VAIO User Guide
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... you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer. and Down Arrow keys to close the window. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. Click OK to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click or a left-click as a right-click, you are still experiencing problems, make your computer, press and hold the power button to change the left...
... you may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to the computer. and Down Arrow keys to close the window. Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete simultaneously. Click OK to make sure another mouse is interpreting a single-click as a double-click or a left-click as a right-click, you are still experiencing problems, make your computer, press and hold the power button to change the left...
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Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on the front beveled edge of clicking Start on a typical calculator. The task associated with each function key may vary from a menu, you can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it to the Clipboard. The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of...
Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on the front beveled edge of clicking Start on a typical calculator. The task associated with each function key may vary from a menu, you can then paste the screen shot into a document and print it to the Clipboard. The Print Screen key takes an electronic snapshot of...
VAIO User Guide
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... the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is...
... the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Hard Disk Turns on when data is read from or written to type letters in Hibernate mode or off the computer when this key to change how you are using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Press the key a second time to deactivate the numeric keypad. Normal scrolling resumes when the Scroll Lock indicator is...
VAIO User Guide
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... the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Standby - Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off . 2. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Page 50 To activate Standby mode 1. To activate Hibernate mode 1. Saves the state of power. Press the power button to return...
... the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Standby - Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Click Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off . 2. The power indicator blinks in memory (RAM). Page 50 To activate Standby mode 1. To activate Hibernate mode 1. Saves the state of power. Press the power button to return...
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... The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. To activate Hibernate mode, you can modify it . Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you to adjust. 4. The computer detects your computer. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you want to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. See Using power saving modes for more information. Click Start on your changes. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options...
... The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. To activate Hibernate mode, you can modify it . Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you to adjust. 4. The computer detects your computer. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you want to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. See Using power saving modes for more information. Click Start on your changes. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options...
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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 the model you can easily set up connections. Page 62 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Types of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to a variety of networks. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web.
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 the model you can easily set up connections. Page 62 Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Types of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to a variety of networks. For more information about networking, click Start, Help and Support, and then Networking and the Web.
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... 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. 6. Ask your network administrator. Click Next. 3. If you are prompted to an existing network. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to an Ethernet network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. Connecting cables other type of network cable...
... 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. 6. Ask your network administrator. Click Next. 3. If you are prompted to an existing network. Only connect 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cables to an Ethernet network from the Start menu, and then clicking Networking and the Web in the port. Connecting cables other type of network cable...
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... a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through the set up a LAN. There are two types of wireless connections: An infrastructure network is set up . The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for building a wireless LAN environment. You can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to ON (for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. If your computer comes with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option...
... a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to a LAN through the set up a LAN. There are two types of wireless connections: An infrastructure network is set up . The access point bridges the wireless and wired LAN and acts as a central controller for building a wireless LAN environment. You can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to ON (for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. If your computer comes with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option...
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... cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The My Network Places window appears. 8. When you are prompted, type in this window. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on each computer. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are networked together. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network...
... cable into the i.LINK port on the Windows® taskbar and click My Computer. 7. The My Network Places window appears. 8. When you are prompted, type in this window. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on each computer. Computers networked under the same workgroup name are networked together. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network...
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Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased, your computer may not include all of optical drive installed on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Check your computer. Depending on your specifications for the type of the software programs listed below. Page 79
Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on the model you purchased, your computer may not include all of optical drive installed on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Check your computer. Depending on your specifications for the type of the software programs listed below. Page 79
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... 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 use the table below to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Page 85 Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Copying and Playing CDs...
... 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 use the table below to CD-R and CD-RW Reads DVD, DVD-R, and DVD-RW; Page 85 Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive before you purchased. Copying and Playing CDs...
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... errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows taskbar, and click to clean the disc, see How do I do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. If you need to cancel the Volume Control and Wave 2. on the speakers and the connections Page 96 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the above options work , click Start...
... errors. Try using external speakers, check the volume settings on the Windows taskbar, and click to clean the disc, see How do I do I maintain CDs and DVDs? Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. If you need to cancel the Volume Control and Wave 2. on the speakers and the connections Page 96 Fingerprints and dust on the surface of the above options work , click Start...
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... to activate the computer screen. If the computer is charged. The video resolution on your computer is using battery-powered external speakers, make sure the region code is on the TV screen? Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The power indicator on the computer will be properly set to enable the device or reinstall the drivers...
... to activate the computer screen. If the computer is charged. The video resolution on your computer is using battery-powered external speakers, make sure the region code is on the TV screen? Why did the computer screen (LCD) go blank if the computer has lost power or has entered a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). The power indicator on the computer will be properly set to enable the device or reinstall the drivers...
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... need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally correct for more information. If the printer is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Page 104 See the guide that accompanied the printer for most printers. 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The Device Manager window...
... need to change the default printer port setting, although this setting is generally correct for more information. If the printer is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Page 104 See the guide that accompanied the printer for most printers. 1. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click System. The Device Manager window...
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... cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device. 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...
... cable and power connections are not using the most recent driver software provided by the PC Card manufacturer. You may need to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. For some functions of the PC Card with the specified device. 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...
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... setup drop-down menu. Why don't the Fn+F2, Fn+F3, and Fn+F4 key combinations work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to hear sound...
... setup drop-down menu. Why don't the Fn+F2, Fn+F3, and Fn+F4 key combinations work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you have connected an audio cable to the Headphone jack, disconnect the cable and use . If the speakers have a volume control, make sure the volume control is properly set the button to hear sound...
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... to the amount used by the display adapter. Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the...
... to the amount used by the display adapter. Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Confirming Added Memory Capacity After you've installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due to All Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. 3. To check your system's memory 1. Click Start on the...
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... Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. to the computer. 4. The message Load default values for at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1. If this occurs, do not use the computer for all SETUP items appears. Remove any peripheral devices connected to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Make sure the power indicator shows...
... Sony Computing Support (http://www.sony.com/pcsupport). The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. to the computer. 4. The message Load default values for at the bottom of the screen, follow these steps: 1. If this occurs, do not use the computer for all SETUP items appears. Remove any peripheral devices connected to select System Time, and then set the time (hour: minute: second). Make sure the power indicator shows...
Brochure
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.... Black (PCGA-UMS3/B) USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S) USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5) Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10) 512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512G) 60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)2 External Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5) SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SONY® Original Software DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage® - Digital Music PictureGear Studio™ - Network File Sharing VAIO® K Series Software Bundle Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Intuit...
.... Black (PCGA-UMS3/B) USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S) USB Optical VAIO Mouse (PCGA-UMS5) Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10) 512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512G) 60GB External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)2 External Floppy Disk Drive (PCGA-UFD5) SOFTWARE Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition SONY® Original Software DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage® - Digital Music PictureGear Studio™ - Network File Sharing VAIO® K Series Software Bundle Adobe® Acrobat® Reader Intuit...