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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 this main window. This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn ...
...; 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 this main window. This user guide provides detailed information on your purchase of using your new VAIO computer, from keyboard functions to preinstalled software programs. In the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn ...
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...an encrypted format to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Page 20 Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick PRO media... authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Provides data storage only. Selecting Memory Stick media Memory ...
...an encrypted format to store and transfer any data created with SonicStage or OpenMG software. Page 20 Currently, Sony® SonicStage and OpenMG software are not available. VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick PRO media... authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. Visit the Sony Computing Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport regularly for data storage purposes only. Provides data storage only. Selecting Memory Stick media Memory ...
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... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run 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...
... menu. +M Minimizes all minimized windows to their previous size. +R Displays the Run 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. See Frequently asked questions for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 35 ...
To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See Frequently asked questions for more information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 35 ...
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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. 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.
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The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. See your computer may need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have ...
The battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. See your computer may need to charge the battery if battery power drops below 10 percent or you have ...
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... mode 1. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Saves the state of power. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode...
... mode 1. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Saves the state of power. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the system and peripheral devices in this mode...
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...may first need to adjust. 4. Click Start on your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. Click Apply. To use VAIO Power Management for more information. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Page 52 Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab,... you want to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the...
...may first need to adjust. 4. Click Start on your computer. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Apply. Click Apply. To use VAIO Power Management for more information. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Page 52 Once you have selected a power scheme under the Power Schemes tab,... you want to enable it in the VAIO Power Management tab to further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the...
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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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When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 55
When you connect to the Internet, you through the process of connecting to Sony Computing Support. The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up an existing account. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to the Internet and choosing an Internet service provider (ISP) or setting up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 55
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... a built-in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to open the Wireless Device Switch window. To connect to a wireless network (Option 1) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to set up process and provide you with no wiring, you through a.... 1. Move the Wireless switch to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with more freely than ever before. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to guide you can set up . There are two types of wireless connections: ...
... a built-in mini PCI card that accompanied the access point for more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to open the Wireless Device Switch window. To connect to a wireless network (Option 1) Use the VAIO Wireless Utility to set up process and provide you with no wiring, you through a.... 1. Move the Wireless switch to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with more freely than ever before. VAIO Wireless Utility Page 65 You can opt to purchase a Sony Wireless LAN Access Point to guide you can set up . There are two types of wireless connections: ...
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... that accompanied the access point for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Move the Wireless switch to a wireless network (Option 2) You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on the...
... that accompanied the access point for location information, see "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Move the Wireless switch to a wireless network (Option 2) You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on the...
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... preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their...
... preinstalled Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system enables you to connect a compatible i.LINK®1 cable (not supplied) between your VAIO® computer and another compatible computer. 1 i.LI N K is a trademark of Sony us ed to des ignate that c ame with your s ys tem, s uc h as a C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm their...
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..., and click Control Panel. 3. The My Network Places window appears. 8. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. When you are prompted, type in this unique name to differentiate... and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network.
..., and click Control Panel. 3. The My Network Places window appears. 8. Click My Network Places in the Network Tasks menu. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. When you are prompted, type in this unique name to differentiate... and click My Computer. 7. When you finish the Network Setup Wizard on-screen instructions, click Start on the other computer. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network.
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Close all open files that are off . Page 76 To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer.
Close all open files that are off . Page 76 To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on 1. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer.
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... other. Page 77 A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N... Refer to both computers. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not c ommunic ate with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm ...
... other. Page 77 A ll produc ts with an i.LI N K c onnec tion may not recognize an i.LINK1 connection if the i.LINK cable is a trademark of Sony us ed only to your c ompatible i.LI N K devic e for information on the s oftware applic ations , operating s ys tem, and c ompatible i.LI N... Refer to both computers. Disconnect the i.LINK cable and securely reconnect it to the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I establish a connection between two VAIO computers? Your computer may not c ommunic ate with your s ys tem, s uc h as C D-RW or hard dis k drive, c onfirm ...
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... how to switch to external input. Plug the other end of your TV for information on the computer. 2. See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. To connect a TV to your computer to external input. Switch the TV input channel to a TV. Plug one end of an...
... how to switch to external input. Plug the other end of your TV for information on the computer. 2. See the guide that accompanied your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. To connect a TV to your computer to external input. Switch the TV input channel to a TV. Plug one end of an...
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... adapter to DVD software. Your computer may come with the software for more information. 3. To write files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with a DVD-RW drive. Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs...
... adapter to DVD software. Your computer may come with the software for more information. 3. To write files to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with a DVD-RW drive. Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on Copying and Playing CDs...
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...Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Printer port on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the printer cable into the USB port on the printer. Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Page 97 Connecting... printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the USB port on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a ...
...Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your computer. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Printer port on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the printer cable into the USB port on the printer. Connecting a Parallel Port Printer Page 97 Connecting... printer software, but some printers require separate driver software installation. Plug the other end of the printer cable into the USB port on your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a printer You can connect a universal serial bus (USB) printer or, depending on the model, a ...
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A PC Card enables you to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. These slots are compatible with your computer has more PC Card slots. Page 109 If your computer. Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more than one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. See your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. You do not need to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC).
A PC Card enables you to turn off your VAIO® Computer Specifications for Type III PC Cards. These slots are compatible with your computer has more PC Card slots. Page 109 If your computer. Using PC Cards Your computer includes one or more than one PC Card slot, use the lower slot for the type of PC Card that is compatible with CardBus. See your computer to insert or remove a PC Card. You do not need to connect devices such as an optical drive, floppy disk drive, or Network Interface Card (NIC).