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... Enter. 9. Press P until Sony Notebook Setup is selected, and press Enter. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 5. Press the Right Arrow key 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 Start on the taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to select the Device tab. 6. To disable the touch pad...
... Enter. 9. Press P until Sony Notebook Setup is selected, and press Enter. The Sony Notebook Setup dialog box appears. 5. Press the Right Arrow key 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 Start on the taskbar, and point to All Programs. 2. Open the Mouse Properties dialog box to select the Device tab. 6. To disable the touch pad...
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... and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3. Select your computer is not installed. You may need to restart the computer. If the computer does not restart, 1. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to install your settings. Page 18 Press R to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Press Enter. 4. If your preferences in the Button configuration box, and...
... and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3. Select your computer is not installed. You may need to restart the computer. If the computer does not restart, 1. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to install your settings. Page 18 Press R to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Press Enter. 4. If your preferences in the Button configuration box, and...
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... Contains the keys found on the screen. For example, in many programs, instead of the keyboard are always used with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to keystrokes. Fn key The Fn key is the Help key. Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on.) Press the Num Lock key again...
... Contains the keys found on the screen. For example, in many programs, instead of the keyboard are always used with another key, the Ctrl (Control) and Alt (Alternate) keys offer another way to keystrokes. Fn key The Fn key is the Help key. Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on.) Press the Num Lock key again...
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... being used. Page 32 Caps Lock Press this indicator is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Memory Stick® Turns on . Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off when the computer is charging. Press it a second time to type letters in Standby mode, and turns off the computer when this key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scroll Lock key functions...
... being used. Page 32 Caps Lock Press this indicator is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Memory Stick® Turns on . Press the key a second time to the Memory Stick media. (Do not enter Standby mode or turn off when the computer is charging. Press it a second time to type letters in Standby mode, and turns off the computer when this key to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Scroll Lock key functions...
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... the lowest level of the setting you to turn off computer window appears. Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to avoid data loss. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless...
... the lowest level of the setting you to turn off computer window appears. Press the Fn+F12 keys, or press the power button and release it immediately. Saves the state of the system and peripheral devices to avoid data loss. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Your computer enters Hibernate mode when the remaining battery charge drops below 8 percent, regardless...
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... Power Options Properties window appears. See Using power saving modes for your changes from the Windows® taskbar, see To display the power icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Start on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. box, and click Save As in the Settings for more information. 3. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Type...
... Power Options Properties window appears. See Using power saving modes for your changes from the Windows® taskbar, see To display the power icon on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Start on how Standby and Hibernate modes affect power consumption. box, and click Save As in the Settings for more information. 3. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Type...
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.... Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you can modify it . See To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you may first need to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer's operations. 1. The computer detects your computer. To activate Hibernate mode, you to adjust. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. Click Start on your changes. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Once...
.... Select the VAIO Power Management tab, and specify the options you can modify it . See To use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is a software program that enables you may first need to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to enhance your computer's operations. 1. The computer detects your computer. To activate Hibernate mode, you to adjust. 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. Click Start on your changes. 4. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Once...
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Types of Networks* * T he c omputers repres ented in this graphic may not be identic al to remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of networks. Page 62 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access 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. 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 remote and local area networks (LANs) using wireless, Ethernet, or dial-up or connect to a variety of networks. Page 62 The New Connection Wizard and Network Setup Wizard make it easy to gain access 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. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed.
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... Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Do not connect any telephone cable. From the Start menu, point to the Ethernet port . To connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next. 5. Page 64 To connect the unit to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up connection to the Internet for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the...
... Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. Do not connect any telephone cable. From the Start menu, point to the Ethernet port . To connect to the network at my workplace, and then click Next. 5. Page 64 To connect the unit to the network, see Using Ethernet and dial-up connection to the Internet for the detailed settings and devices needed to connect to the...
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... the instructions that allows for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. Move the Wireless switch to set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to ON (for wireless connections. Your computer is equipped with no wiring, you can set up a LAN. Wireless Dev ice Switch 4. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. Using wireless network connections (on selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which a local network is created...
... the instructions that allows for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. Move the Wireless switch to set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to ON (for wireless connections. Your computer is equipped with no wiring, you can set up a LAN. Wireless Dev ice Switch 4. The VAIO Wireless Utility appears. Using wireless network connections (on selected models only) A wireless local area network (LAN) is a network in which a local network is created...
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... My Computer. 7. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the other computer. The My Network Places window appears. 8. Connecting Another Com puter Page 74 The Network Setup Wizard appears. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. The Workgroup...
... My Computer. 7. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup Wizard 4. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on the other computer. The My Network Places window appears. 8. Connecting Another Com puter Page 74 The Network Setup Wizard appears. Follow the on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 3. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. The Workgroup...
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DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to use the table below to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you purchased. Page 81 Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW...
DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to use the table below to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you purchased. Page 81 Optical Drive Media (disc) Support CD-ROM Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW CD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to CD-R and CD-RW...
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... keys, and selecting Restart from the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work , click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. for instructions. If you are using canned compressed air to read may damage the disc. Follow these steps: 1. If you need to clean the disc, see How do if the drive tray won't open? Make...
... keys, and selecting Restart from the shortcut menu. If none of the above options work , click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click My Computer. for instructions. If you are using canned compressed air to read may damage the disc. Follow these steps: 1. If you need to clean the disc, see How do if the drive tray won't open? Make...
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... Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to open the submenu. 4. Page 93 A window with the optical drive. Check the DVD package to adjust the image. The System Properties window appears. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. If the computer is charged. See Selecting a display for at least one hour. See the help guide that accompanied your TV to make sure the batteries are using battery power, make...
... Hardware tab, and click Device Manager in LCD (Video) Standby mode, press any key to open the submenu. 4. Page 93 A window with the optical drive. Check the DVD package to adjust the image. The System Properties window appears. 2. Select the Settings tab. 3. If the computer is charged. See Selecting a display for at least one hour. See the help guide that accompanied your TV to make sure the batteries are using battery power, make...
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... click System. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and...
... click System. Select the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager. Select the Port Settings tab, and select a different LPT Port Number. Frequently asked questions Why can't I print a document? Make sure the printer is securely connected to install the printer driver software before you use the printer. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. The Device Manager window appears. 4. Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and...
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... the Device Manager window? The exclamation mark indicates there is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be able to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. You may need to use . Restart your PC Card. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your computer. Make sure all cable and power connections...
... the Device Manager window? The exclamation mark indicates there is inserted into the PC Card slot, the computer may not be able to remove the driver software, and reinstall it. You may need to use . Restart your PC Card. Check the guide that accompanied your PC Card for more information on your computer. See the instructions that accompanied your computer. Make sure all cable and power connections...
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... work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. Page 131 Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work ? Why can't I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. The Fn+F3 and the Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings...
... work ? Make sure the speakers are properly connected and the volume is turned up loud enough to hear sound. If you are using battery power, make sure the volume control is charged. Page 131 Frequently asked questions Why won't my speakers work ? Why can't I hear sound from the Speaker setup drop-down menu. The Fn+F3 and the Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings...
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... damage disk drives, memory modules, and other components. Failure to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in your computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to find the nearest center or agent, go to install the module. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find and view the VAIO® Computer Specifications...
... damage disk drives, memory modules, and other components. Failure to store a memory module and prevent ESD. Only use memory modules that occur when installing or removing a memory module may result in your computer, go to http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to find the nearest center or agent, go to install the module. Ground yourself by an authorized Sony Service Center. To find and view the VAIO® Computer Specifications...
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Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. For location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Down Arrow key Enter. Select Yes, and press Enter. 7. The computer restarts. Remove the floppy disk. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . If the message "Press to resume, to...
Unplug the power cord and remove the battery. 2. For location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports" in the drive: 1. The BIOS Setup menu appears. 2. Set the date (month/day/year). Press the Down Arrow key Enter. Select Yes, and press Enter. 7. The computer restarts. Remove the floppy disk. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure the power strip or UPS is turned on . If the message "Press to resume, to...
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...-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is posted on -screen Help files. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Sony...
...-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to maximize your computer's capabilities and solve common problems. 2 Program Guides and Help Files The preinstalled programs on your computer is posted on -screen Help files. For operating system support, you when critical software and security information is connected to the Internet, VAIO Update automatically notifies you can visit Sony...