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..., click Settings. The Start menu appears. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 3. Click 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. You also have the option to deselect the Enable checkbox, and click OK. Select the List tab view. 5. A caution message appears. 7. Select the List tab view. The VAIO Control Center...
..., click Settings. The Start menu appears. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 3. Click 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. You also have the option to deselect the Enable checkbox, and click OK. Select the List tab view. 5. A caution message appears. 7. Select the List tab view. The VAIO Control Center...
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... steps: 1. Press R to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to install your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to select Shut Down. 3. Frequently asked questions What do I do I change the button assignments. Press U.
... steps: 1. Press R to use the Tab key and the Up Arrow 3. Select your preferences in the Button configuration box, and then click Apply to install your computer, press and hold the power button to turn off computer window opens. 3. The Windows Task Manager window appears. 2. You may have disabled the touch pad without connecting a mouse to select Shut Down. 3. Frequently asked questions What do I do I change the button assignments. Press U.
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... commands. Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of the screen and moves it . Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on a typewriter; You can hold down with other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. The Shift key operates the same way as addition and subtraction. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to...
... commands. Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of the screen and moves it . Correction keys Function keys The Insert, Back Space, and Delete keys enable you do so, the Num Lock indicator light turns on a typewriter; You can hold down with other key: Ctrl, Alt, and Shift. The Shift key operates the same way as addition and subtraction. Use the numeric keypad area to type numbers or to...
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... is charging. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off the indicator. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Battery Turns on when the wireless LAN function is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Memory...
... is charging. Normal typing resumes when the Caps Lock indicator is off the indicator. The Scroll Lock key functions differently depending on the program you are using and does not work with all programs. Wireless LAN1 Turns on when the computer is using battery power, blinks when the battery is running . 1 O n s elec ted models only. Battery Turns on when the wireless LAN function is in lowercase if you scroll the display. Do not enter Standby mode or turn off . Memory...
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... Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off computer window appears. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Standby - To activate Hibernate mode 1. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to...
... Start on , and the computer screen (LCD) is off computer window appears. Press any key to return to override a profile setting or initiate an immediate action. Standby - To activate Hibernate mode 1. Using power saving modes In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you select. Use the Standby and Hibernate power saving modes to normal mode. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off specific devices to...
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... Maintenance, and click Power Options. 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 further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Apply. The computer detects your computer. To activate Hibernate mode, you want to enhance your computer's operations. 1. Click Start on your changes...
... Maintenance, and click Power Options. 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 further adjust the power settings on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. Click Apply. The computer detects your computer. To activate Hibernate mode, you want to enhance your computer's operations. 1. Click Start on your changes...
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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. 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 the model you can easily set up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 62
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. 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 the model you can easily set up connections. Network Connections With a Sony computer, you purc has ed. Page 62
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... existing network. To connect the unit to 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. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up connections or...
... existing network. To connect the unit to 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. See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting up a dial-up connections or...
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... instructions that extends an existing wired local network to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. You can connect to set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you with no wiring, you can set up a LAN. Each device communicates directly with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window, and then click OK. Using wireless network connections...
... instructions that extends an existing wired local network to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. You can connect to set up an ad-hoc network easily at home. Make sure an access point is set up process and provide you with no wiring, you can set up a LAN. Each device communicates directly with Bluetooth® technology1, select the Enable Wireless LAN option on the Wireless Device Switch window, and then click OK. Using wireless network connections...
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... use this window. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. The Network Setup Wizard appears. When you are prompted, type in the Other Places menu. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on each computer. Click My Network Places in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup...
... use this window. Click Network and Internet Connections, and click Set up or change your home or small office network. The Network Setup Wizard appears. When you are prompted, type in the Other Places menu. You will use one end of the i.LINK cable into the i.LINK port on each computer. Click My Network Places in a unique computer name for the two networked computers. 6. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. Network Setup...
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Creating CDs / DVDs with Sony Software Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your computer. Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Check your computer may not include all of optical drive installed on the model you purchased, 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 your computer. Depending on the computer model and particular configuration you purchased. Check your computer may not include all of optical drive installed on the model you purchased, your specifications for the type of the software programs listed below. Page 79
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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 see which types of optical drive installed on the model you purchased. Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive...
...; DVD+R and DVD+RW (in most DVD-R and DVD-RW DVD-RW Reads CD, CD-R, and CD-RW Writes to see which types of optical drive installed on the model you purchased. Copying and Playing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your computer and use an external optical drive, connect the drive...
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... Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2. Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. To clean the disc, follow these steps: 1. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to clean dusty discs. Do not clean the disc with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray), which may cause reading errors. Try using external...
... Start, Turn Off Computer, and Restart. 2. Remove the CD or DVD from the optical drive. 3. To clean the disc, follow these steps: 1. Check the volume setting in the manual eject hole to clean dusty discs. Do not clean the disc with solvents (such as benzine, thinner, alcohol, commercially available cleaners, or anti-static spray), which may cause reading errors. Try using external...
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... Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 2. See Selecting a display for more information. If you are correctly inserted. 5. Click Start on your TV to adjust the image. The power indicator on the computer will be properly set to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. See the help guide that accompanied your computer is using battery power, make sure the batteries are using battery-powered external speakers, make...
... Control Panel, Performance and Maintenance, and System. The Display Properties dialog box appears. 2. See Selecting a display for more information. If you are correctly inserted. 5. Click Start on your TV to adjust the image. The power indicator on the computer will be properly set to enable the device or reinstall the drivers. 3. See the help guide that accompanied your computer is using battery power, make sure the batteries are using battery-powered external speakers, make...
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... Device Manager window appears. 4. Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and double-click ECP Printer Port (LPT1). 5. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. See Connecting a printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. You may need to change the default printer port setting...
... Device Manager window appears. 4. Double-click Ports (COM&LPT), and double-click ECP Printer Port (LPT1). 5. The System Properties dialog box appears. 3. Click Start, and click Control Panel. 2. See Connecting a printer for more information. If the printer is not functioning after the computer resumes from a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate), then restart the computer. You may need to change the default printer port setting...
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... Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. The computer may be disabled. 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 are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. On the...
... Fn+F4 keys adjust the built-in the Speaker settings box. The computer may be disabled. 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 are using battery power, make sure the battery is properly inserted and is charged. On the...
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...'ve installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. Click Start on the computer. 2. To check your system's memory 1. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due...
...'ve installed a new memory module, make sure the operating system recognizes it. Make sure the System Memory displayed in the System Information box matches the amount of memory installed. Turn on the Windows® taskbar, point to the amount used by the display adapter. Click Start on the computer. 2. To check your system's memory 1. The System Information dialog box appears. 4. The displayed memory size may be less than the installed memory due...
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... 't start? Make sure the computer is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it is in the drive: 1. Remove the floppy disk. 2. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure it . 2. Wait one hour. What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery...
... 't start? Make sure the computer is a disk in the floppy disk drive, then remove it is in the drive: 1. Remove the floppy disk. 2. Make sure the brightness and contrast controls are using an external display, make sure it . 2. Wait one hour. What do I do if a BIOS error appears when my computer starts? Press the Down Arrow key Enter. The message Load default values for details. Disconnect the AC adapter and remove the battery...
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... Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer Documentation This on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Sony Support Information Refer to the following...
... Help files from the Help menu under the specific program. 3 Operating System Online Support Your computer comes preinstalled with individual help guides. in the sequence listed below. 1 VAIO® Computer Documentation This on-screen VAIO® Computer User Guide and the printed VAIO Computer Quick Start provide detailed information on how to open the VAIO Support Web site and view the information. Sony Support Information Refer to the following...
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... wired or wireless network. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them available to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files in for your computer's shortcut keys. The VAIO Update utility helps you to configure your VAIO® personal...
... wired or wireless network. VAIO Action Setup manages the settings for your specific VAIO computer model. VAIO Control Center provides a central location that provides maximum compatibility and video quality for capturing video from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them available to CD-R or CD-RW discs or audio files in for your computer's shortcut keys. The VAIO Update utility helps you to configure your VAIO® personal...