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...; Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of using your ...purchase of this main window. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to...
...; Computer Specifications, which provides updates and supplemental information about , and that information will be displayed in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to the online VAIO® Computer User Guide. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of using your ...purchase of this main window. Page 1 This user guide provides detailed information on your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to...
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... and click OK. Select the List tab view. 5. Select the List tab view. 4. Click to select Built-in Pointing Device feature of the VAIO Control Center. You also have the option to All Programs. 2. Press V until All Programs is not already selected. 6. Click Start on the Taskbar... Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Click VAIO Control Center. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device. Click Yes to select the Enable option, if it is selected, and press Enter. 3. Page 17...
... and click OK. Select the List tab view. 5. Select the List tab view. 4. Click to select Built-in Pointing Device feature of the VAIO Control Center. You also have the option to All Programs. 2. Press V until All Programs is not already selected. 6. Click Start on the Taskbar... Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the shortcut menu. Click VAIO Control Center. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device. Click Yes to select the Enable option, if it is selected, and press Enter. 3. Page 17...
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...and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Protected content can store different ...data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. Memory Stick media do not support AVI video file playback directly from the media....
...and versatile data storage media designed for exchanging and sharing digital data with your hard disk drive and then play back the file. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. Protected content can store different ...data formats on the new Memory Stick PRO media. Provides data storage only. Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. Memory Stick media do not support AVI video file playback directly from the media....
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...+ +M Returns all displayed windows. Page 31 Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. 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 My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
...+ +M Returns all displayed windows. Page 31 Fn+ +Insert Displays the System Properties window. 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 My Computer window. +F Displays the Search Results...
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To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Plug the USB cable into the USB port . Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer ...
To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. Plug the USB cable into the USB port . Connecting a mouse or keyboard Your computer ...
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It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 38 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
It also describes ways you can efficiently utilize the battery as a power source. Using AC Power Using the Battery Conserving Battery Power Page 38 This chapter explains how to install and use these supplied accessories to power your computer. Powering Your Computer Your VAIO® computer comes with a battery and an AC adapter.
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... need to 30°C). To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is charging. Charging the battery takes several hours. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1.
... need to 30°C). To charge a battery You can charge the battery when the computer is charging. Charging the battery takes several hours. See your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Lower temperatures require more time to the computer. Connect the AC adapter to charge. 1.
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... turns off specific devices to conserve power, your data frequently to avoid data loss. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer has two distinct...
... turns off specific devices to conserve power, your data frequently to avoid data loss. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Since some software programs and peripheral devices prevent the system from entering Hibernate mode, save your computer has two distinct...
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... Management tab, and specify the options you may first need to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power .... Click Apply. The computer detects your computer. See Using power saving modes for more information. Click Start on your changes. Page 52 4. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you can modify it . Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab, you to...
... Management tab, and specify the options you may first need to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power .... Click Apply. The computer detects your computer. See Using power saving modes for more information. Click Start on your changes. Page 52 4. To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you can modify it . Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab, you to...
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Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 54
Internet and Network Connections Internet Connections Network Connections Connecting Another VAIO Computer Page 54
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Page 55 The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet.
Page 55 The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to Sony Computing Support. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet.
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... Utility. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. The wireless LAN access point is equipped with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on Sony Wireless LAN, go to open the Wireless Device Switch window. For more information. 2. See the instructions that allows for wireless ...connections. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. ...
... Utility. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. The wireless LAN access point is equipped with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on Sony Wireless LAN, go to open the Wireless Device Switch window. For more information. 2. See the instructions that allows for wireless ...connections. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on the Taskbar Notification area to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. ...
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... window appears. 5. Wireless Dev ice Switch 4. 5. Follow the steps provided by the utility. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1.
... window appears. 5. Wireless Dev ice Switch 4. 5. Follow the steps provided by the utility. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1.
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... tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the doc umentation that c ame with your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with...
... tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . Before c onnec ting c ompatible i.LI N K P C peripherals to the doc umentation that c ame with your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. T he i.LI N K c onnec tion may not c ommunic ate with...
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... remain the same for each computer. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. To connect VAIO computers 1. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. Network Setup Wizard 4. You can use this window...
... remain the same for each computer. 2. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. To connect VAIO computers 1. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. Network Setup Wizard 4. You can use this window...
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To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Page 76 Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. Close all open files that are off . To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2.
To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Page 76 Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. Close all open files that are off . To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2.
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..., c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is...
..., c onfirm their operating s ys tem c ompatibility and required operating c onditions . For more information, see Connecting VAIO computers. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed only to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is...
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... and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Connecting a TV 4. Locate the A/V OUT jack on the TV. To connect a TV to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Page 91 See the guide that accompanied your computer to a TV. Plug one end of the AV cable into the A/V OUT...
... and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer 1. Connecting a TV 4. Locate the A/V OUT jack on the TV. To connect a TV to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Page 91 See the guide that accompanied your computer to a TV. Plug one end of the AV cable into the A/V OUT...
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... on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to DVD software. Your computer may come with preinstalled Click to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with Sony Software for more information. 2.
... on Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs to DVD software. Your computer may come with preinstalled Click to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with Sony Software for more information. 2.
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... printer for more information. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on the printer. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB port on its installation... a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on your computer. To connect a USB printer 1. Plug the other end of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2.
... printer for more information. If the New Hardware Wizard appears, follow the on the printer. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of the USB cable into the USB port on its installation... a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on your computer. To connect a USB printer 1. Plug the other end of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2.