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n4 N Precautions ...129 On Handling the LCD Screen ...130 On Using the Power Source ...131 On Handling Your Computer...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
n4 N Precautions ...129 On Handling the LCD Screen ...130 On Using the Power Source ...131 On Handling Your Computer...132 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...134 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of this manual may look slightly different from those of your purchase of -the-art personal computing experience. ! External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer.
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... Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media ...Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software...
... Center User Guide. ❑ RAID Guide (Selected models only) - n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide - To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Other Documents. ❑ Media ...Center User Guide (Selected models only) - Provides information about using RAID systems. To access this on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software...
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... & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on... for you or show you how to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
... & Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find information on... for you or show you how to find the answers you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you need. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑...
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... to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and...
... to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to the proper position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and...
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... camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 30) n 15 N Getting Started E Built-in ...) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. M Remote sensor*1 Point the supplied remote commander to the LOCK position before moving your ...computer. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (...
... camera (page 34) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 21) C LCD screen (page 130) D Keyboard (page 30) n 15 N Getting Started E Built-in ...) U Bluetooth indicator*1 (page 21) *1 On selected models only. *2 Your computer supports both standard- and Duo-size Memory Stick media. M Remote sensor*1 Point the supplied remote commander to the LOCK position before moving your ...computer. N Remote sensor indicator*1 (page 21) O Built-in speakers (stereo) F SONY logo lamp*1 (page 116) G Touch pad (page 31) H Power indicator (page 21) I Battery indicator (...
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Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 24 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the ... until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place.
Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 24 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to operate only with your computer is not fully charged at the ... until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place.
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You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery release latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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...+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn... + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or
...+F6. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some keyboard functions can be used only after the operating system finished launching. n 30 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn... + 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate Functions Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or
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... objects on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad... displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Be sure to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able...
... objects on the pointing device and see the help file for pointer operations. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your finger on the touch pad (1) to place the pointer (2) on the touch pad... displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 116) to launch VAIO Control Center. Be sure to scroll vertically. If you disable the touch pad without connecting a mouse, you will be able...
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...Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for the S button assignments. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above..... To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on VAIO Control Center for the on/off . *1 On models with the TV tuner only. *2 On models with the LCD Screen Image Mode feature*1; Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. In such...
...Lamp Control window for specifying your preference for the S button assignments. The S2 button activates and deactivates the audio filtering feature of the SONY logo lamp on and off status of the SonicStage Mastering Studio software. ✍ The default button assignments may be different from the above..... To display this button does not work, try the substitute drive eject button on VAIO Control Center for the on/off . *1 On models with the TV tuner only. *2 On models with the LCD Screen Image Mode feature*1; Disc drive eject button Ejects the optical disc drive tray. In such...
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... with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need...
... with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may cause a failure. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is preinstalled on the optical disc drive, you need...
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... while writing data to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option...
... while writing data to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to select an option...
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Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on Media Center features. This section... about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance...
Media Center provides you with Windows Media Center. See the on-screen Media Center User Guide for more information on -screen guide 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click Media Center User Guide. To access this on Media Center features. This section... about your TV tuner board configuration. ! See the online specifications to set up your TV, set-top box, and other equipment. n 45 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the TV Function Your computer may have a TV tuner board installed or may be delivered with an external digital cable tuner to enhance...
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... into Sleep mode to close the active application window. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press...
... into Sleep mode to close the active application window. H APPLICATION SELECT button Press to switch among open the Media Center Start menu. n 57 N Using Your VAIO Computer E Guide button Press to view the TV program guide for Media Center features. F Alphanumeric buttons Press to select specific channels or enter text. (Press...
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To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. n 79 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet.
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... Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click ... the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection...
... Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 4 Click Start and Control Panel. 5 Click ... the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. n 83 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection...
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... the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for the headset appears. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on -screen instructions when the settings window for at least five seconds to be found in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth ...from your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. The Add Bluetooth ...
... the Bluetooth headset. 2 Press and hold the volume buttons for the headset appears. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on -screen instructions when the settings window for at least five seconds to be found in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth ...from your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 93 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. The Add Bluetooth ...
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...the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) for more information. Before turning on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer. To select a display 1 Click Start and Control ...Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to...
...the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 102) for more information. Before turning on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer. To select a display 1 Click Start and Control ...Panel. 2 Click Additional Options. 3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel. 4 Select the display setup option under Display. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to...
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... your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. Set fewer colors...
... your software may not support the Multiple Monitors function. For example, if you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. Set fewer colors...