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...the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about your computer. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to view the VAIO® 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. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. This user guide provides ...
...the left navigation window, click the topics you want to learn more about your computer. For Sony software information, click Start and select Welcome to view the VAIO® 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. Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. This user guide provides ...
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... 6. Press V until All Programs is selected, and press Enter. 3. The Start menu appears. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Use the arrow keys to All Programs. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 3. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears....or disable the touch pad using the Built-in Pointing Device dialog box appears. 5. Press the Tab key to All Program, and click VAIO Control Center. A caution message appears. 7. Page 17 To customize the touch pad and mouse Right-click the Touchpad icon on...
... 6. Press V until All Programs is selected, and press Enter. 3. The Start menu appears. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Use the arrow keys to All Programs. 2. The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 3. Double-click Built-in Pointing Device. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears....or disable the touch pad using the Built-in Pointing Device dialog box appears. 5. Press the Tab key to All Program, and click VAIO Control Center. A caution message appears. 7. Page 17 To customize the touch pad and mouse Right-click the Touchpad icon on...
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VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media ... media - Copy the video file to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick media are not available. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with your hard disk drive and then play back the...
VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for data storage purposes only. Provides copyright protection with authentication and encryption, using only MG Memory Stick media ... media - Copy the video file to prevent unauthorized duplication or playback. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick media are not available. Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides MagicGate copyright protection and high-speed transfer features when used with your hard disk drive and then play back the...
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... size. +R Displays the Run window. Computers window, where you can locate other computers. 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...
... size. +R Displays the Run window. Computers window, where you can locate other computers. 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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... information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 35 Plug the USB cable into the USB port . To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information. If the...
... information Connecting a USB Mouse or Keyboard Page 35 Plug the USB cable into the USB port . To connect a USB mouse or keyboard to your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. (One USB port supports one USB connection.) 2. See the instructions that accompanied your mouse or keyboard for more information. If the...
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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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The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Charging the battery takes several hours. Battery Indicator Battery indicator status Description On The computer is on or off . ...
The lithium-ion battery supplied with your VAIO® Computer Specifications for a long time. Charging the battery takes several hours. Battery Indicator Battery indicator status Description On The computer is on or off . ...
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... mode 1. The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the setting you to the hard disk. Page 50 Your computer enters Hibernate...
... mode 1. The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and select Turn Off Computer. 2. If the computer does not activate Hibernate mode, see To use VAIO Power Management for more information. Hibernate mode consumes the lowest level of the setting you to the hard disk. Page 50 Your computer enters Hibernate...
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...more information. The computer detects your computer's operations. 1. Click Apply. To activate Hibernate mode, 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. Click Start on your... adjust. 4. Page 52 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. 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 ...
...more information. The computer detects your computer's operations. 1. Click Apply. To activate Hibernate mode, 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. Click Start on your... adjust. 4. Page 52 4. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. 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 ...
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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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The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 55 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 an existing account. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
The New Connection Wizard guides you can register your dial-up or Ethernet connection to the Internet. Page 55 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 an existing account. Internet Connections This section describes the basic steps for setting up your VAIO® computer, use online services, and gain access to Sony Computing Support.
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For more freely than ever before. You can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Make sure an access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON...extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with a built-in the network. Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Wireless Utility. There are two types of wireless connections: An infrastructure network is a network in which you with more information. 2. If...
For more freely than ever before. You can operate multiple computers more information on Sony Wireless LAN, go to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Make sure an access point is designed for building a wireless LAN environment. You may also double-click the Wireless LAN-ON...extends an existing wired local network to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with a built-in the network. Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Wireless Utility. There are two types of wireless connections: An infrastructure network is a network in which you with more information. 2. If...
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... "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. Move the Wireless switch to ON (for more information. 2. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. The Network Connections window appears. 5. Wireless Network Connection Page 66 Follow the steps provided by the utility. To connect to open the Wireless...
... "Locating Controls and Ports."). 3. Move the Wireless switch to ON (for more information. 2. You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. The Network Connections window appears. 5. Wireless Network Connection Page 66 Follow the steps provided by the utility. To connect to open the Wireless...
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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 the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. Refer to des ignate that c ame with eac...
... 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 the doc umentation that a produc t c ontains an I E E E 1 3 9 4 c onnec tion. Refer to des ignate that c ame with eac...
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... under the same workgroup name are prompted, type in the Other Places menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. You can use this window. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. The My Network Places...
... under the same workgroup name are prompted, type in the Other Places menu. To connect VAIO computers 1. Click Start on -screen Network Setup Wizard instructions. 5. You can use this window. Connecting VAIO computers When you connect two VAIO computers, you can also print from a printer attached to either computer. The My Network Places...
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Close all open files that are on 1. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off . Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Page 76
Close all open files that are on 1. To disconnect VAIO computer when the computers are off . Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. To disconnect VAIO computers when the computers are shared with the connected computers. 2. Disconnecting VAIO computers You can disconnect two VAIO computers when the computers are on or off Unplug the i.LINK cable from the i.LINK port on each computer. Page 76
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... may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. 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...
... may vary, depending on operating c onditions and proper c onnec tion. 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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... to switch to external input. Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Plug the other end of an audio-video (AV) cable (not supplied) into the audio and video ports on the computer...
... to switch to external input. Connecting your computer to a TV Your computer is equipped with an A/V OUT jack, which enables you to connect your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. Plug the other end of an audio-video (AV) cable (not supplied) into the audio and video ports on the computer...
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Connect the AC adapter to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with preinstalled Click to DVD media 1. Page 95 Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on ... and DVDs to the computer. To write files to DVD software. Your computer may come with a DVD-RW drive. See the Help guide supplied with Sony Software for more information. See Connecting the AC adapter for more information. 3. You can copy data or video files to a disc. Do not strike or...
Connect the AC adapter to see which type of DVD media your VAIO® computer is equipped with preinstalled Click to DVD media 1. Page 95 Writing files to DVDs (on selected models only) Use the table shown on ... and DVDs to the computer. To write files to DVD software. Your computer may come with a DVD-RW drive. See the Help guide supplied with Sony Software for more information. See Connecting the AC adapter for more information. 3. You can copy data or video files to a disc. Do not strike or...
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... Hardware Wizard enables you to finish setting up the printer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the USB cable into the Printer port on your computer. Plug the printer cable into the USB port ...on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your computer. Plug the other end of the printer cable into ...
... Hardware Wizard enables you to finish setting up the printer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Plug the USB cable into the Printer port on your computer. Plug the printer cable into the USB port ...on your computer. See "Locating Controls and Ports" in the "Setting Up" chapter of your printed VAIO® Computer Quick Start. 2. Connecting a USB Printer See the guide that accompanied your computer. Plug the other end of the printer cable into ...