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... VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series ...
... VAIO computer. To view the online Specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA, at http://www.sony.ca/support for customers in Canada, or at http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/... ❑ VAIO Recovery Guide - To access this manual) - n7 N Before Use Non-printed Documentation ❑ User Guide (this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click VAIO Support Central. 2 Click VAIO Documentation. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected VGN-AR200 Series ...
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... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom...
... the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available before Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. To decrease lightness intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or Combinations/Feature Fn + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom...
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...button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. To resume playback or recording, press again. Stops media playback or TV recording. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions By ... LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both.
...button VOL buttons (Volume down and Volume up and down. To resume playback or recording, press again. Stops media playback or TV recording. VGN-AR200 Series Models Special-function button CHANNEL buttons* TV REC button* Play/Pause button Stop button Functions Change TV channels up ) Functions By ... LCD screen and the S2 button toggles among your computer screen, an external display, and simultaneous output to help you use specific functions of the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer is equipped with special buttons to both.
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...on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See the online Specifications to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. The built-...in MOTION EYE camera. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object....
...on the computer activates the built-in MOTION EYE camera, so the computer is normal and does not indicate a malfunction. See the online Specifications to find whether your instant messaging or video editing software does not activate or deactivate the built-in MOTION EYE camera, respectively. The built-...in MOTION EYE camera. n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer may show some noises, for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object....
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n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Reading and Writing CDs and DVDs Your computer plays and records CDs and DVDs, depending on your optical disc drive supports. Check your specifications for the type of media your model. Use the table below to see which types of optical disc drive installed on the model you purchased.
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...side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing....COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the ...the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity ...two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to read the notices on your computer's ...
...side (non-DVD side) of 50 GB). n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer PR: playable and recordable P: playable but not 8cm disc writing....COMPLIANT DISCS CAN CAUSE FATAL DAMAGE TO YOUR VAIO PC OR CREATE SOFTWARE CONFLICTS AND CAUSE SYSTEM HANGING. Sony does NOT guarantee the compatibility of the ...the individual publisher of the pre-recorded disc or the manufacturer of VAIO CD drives with discs that are not compliant with the capacity ...two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with a VAIO computer, be aware that conform to read the notices on your computer's ...
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...box, and other equipment. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your TV..., set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and ...
...box, and other equipment. See the online MCE Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start, point to find whether your model is VGN-AR200 Series, your computer may have a TV tuner board installed along with the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition operating system to enhance your TV..., set up your computing experience. Media Center provides you purchased is equipped with the TV tuner board. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function If the model you with a wide range of TV, DVD, and video viewing, as well as music recording and ...
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... the volume. L MY VIDEOS button Press to backspace and delete entered text. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to view videos from your area. n 64 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous ...
... the volume. L MY VIDEOS button Press to backspace and delete entered text. N Directional arrow buttons Press the M, m, H Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press ENTER or OK to activate the channel selection.) I CLEAR button Press to view videos from your area. n 64 N ...Using Your VAIO Computer D BACK button Press to return to reduce power consumption. J STANDBY button Press to place the computer in Standby mode to the previous ...
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... designed to ensure privacy, such as you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical ...enhancements that you move from one place to pull cables or wires through a powerful network. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. A WLAN is no need anymore to ...
... designed to ensure privacy, such as you can communicate through a wireless (radio) connection. The Sony WLAN supports all normal Ethernet activities, but with WPA. * See the online Specifications to see whether your digital devices with built-in WLAN functionality communicate freely with each other typical ...enhancements that you move from one place to pull cables or wires through a powerful network. n 88 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Wireless LAN (WLAN) Using the Sony Wireless LAN (WLAN), all your model supports the IEEE 802.11a standard. A WLAN is no need anymore to ...
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...Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number ... the window. 15 Click OK. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to -computer (ad hoc) network; n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. You can choose whichever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to enter the same...
...Enter exactly the same network key again for confirmation. 14 Select the check box This is ready to communicate with another computer. *1 See the online Specifications to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. *2 If you configure. *3 Hexadecimal: a number ... the window. 15 Click OK. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to -computer (ad hoc) network; n 92 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. You can choose whichever you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need to enter the same...
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... for example the Sony Access Point. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access... point will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that will be used by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 94 N Using Your VAIO...
... for example the Sony Access Point. For details on how to select the channel that extends an existing wired local network to use on an infrastructure network. ! The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. The access... point will select which channel to wireless devices by the access point, see the manual that came with an Access Point (Infrastructure) An infrastructure network is a network that will be used by providing an access point, for the Wireless LAN. n 94 N Using Your VAIO...
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The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. ...click Wireless Network Connection. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on...
The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. ...click Wireless Network Connection. Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. n 95 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. On models that came with your access point for more information. 2 Turn on...
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...Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. n 96 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you...
...Bluetooth functionality and/or the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard. The Wireless Setup Utility appears. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 3 Click Start, point to All Programs, and click Wireless Setup Utility. n 96 ...N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to guide you...
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See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using...
See the online Specifications to see whether your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. You can transfer data between your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. To connect to a Bluetooth device 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 97 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using...
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n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... go out of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may occasionally be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones...
n 98 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on using the Bluetooth functionality ❑ The data transfer rate varies, depending on the following conditions: ❑ Obstacles, such as walls, located between ... go out of Bluetooth technology, video and audio may occasionally be certified to make sure that the applicable standard requirements are met, individual device performance, specifications, and operation procedures can vary. Even if standards are maintained. Data exchange may not be possible in walls ❑ Proximity to microwaves and cordless telephones...
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See the online Specifications for detailed information on the peripheral devices. Before turning on your computer... on-screen instructions to change the settings. If you purchased is connected to your computer. To select a display VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from ...depending on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is VGN-FE700 Series, the procedure for selecting a display depends on the type of your external display or projector. ...
See the online Specifications for detailed information on the peripheral devices. Before turning on your computer... on-screen instructions to change the settings. If you purchased is connected to your computer. To select a display VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from ...depending on the video controller used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is VGN-FE700 Series, the procedure for selecting a display depends on the type of your external display or projector. ...
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...to change the settings. ✍ You can also change one of the S button assignments to display the window for changing the assignment. VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu. 2 Click ...corresponding S button. For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE700 Series, see the online Specifications to display the context menu. 2 Click the menu item for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 129 N Using ...
...to change the settings. ✍ You can also change one of the S button assignments to display the window for changing the assignment. VGN-FE700 Series Models with the NVIDIA video controller 1 Right-click on the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu. 2 Click ...corresponding S button. For details on the S buttons, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 39). ✍ Additionally, you purchased is VGN-FE700 Series, see the online Specifications to display the context menu. 2 Click the menu item for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. n 129 N Using ...
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In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of the power management setting you ... Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! To set the timer for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to turn off a specific device such as the power source for the computer to automatically enter Standby or Hibernate mode after a certain period of the power management setting you ... Performance and Maintenance and Power Options, and then change the settings under Power Schemes. ! To set the timer for your computer, you can turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 144 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use .
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... in the list, for power scheme settings. 5 Select a power scheme from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to set up a power scheme. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select...
... in the list, for power scheme settings. 5 Select a power scheme from the drop-down list. 6 If you now select the VAIO Power Management tab, you see that are designed to meet specific power management goals, ranging from maximum power management to set up a power scheme. The Power Options Properties window appears. 4 Select...
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... do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...
... do not touch the connectors or open the memory module compartment cover. To find the nearest center or agent, visit the Sony online support Web site. n 151 N Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Upgrading Your VAIO Computer Your computer and memory modules use high precision components and electronic connectors technology. For assistance, contact an authorized...