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n4 N Precautions ...122 On Handling the LCD Screen ...123 On Using the Power Source ...124 On Handling Your Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
n4 N Precautions ...122 On Handling the LCD Screen ...123 On Using the Power Source ...124 On Handling Your Computer...125 On Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera...127 On Handling Floppy Disks ......
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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide.
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...the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in ...this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and ...
...the following URLs: http://esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO/ for customers in USA http://www.sony.ca/support/ for customers in Canada http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/ for customers in Spanish speaking Latin American countries or areas http://esupport.sony.com/ES/VAIO/BR/ for customers in ...this manual by clicking their respective URLs beginning with http://, your VAIO computer. Provides information about the software programs included with your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and ...
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... from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...10065; 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 ...and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click ...
... from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your VAIO computer. Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows...10065; 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 ...and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive help you accomplish a task. To access Help and Support, click ...
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...'s tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain...
...'s tilting feature to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. You can reduce eye strain...
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... on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D LCD screen (page 123) E Num lock indicator (page 20) F Caps lock indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page...
... on the following pages. Front A Built-in microphone (monaural) B Built-in MOTION EYE camera indicator (page 20) C Built-in MOTION EYE camera (page 34) D LCD screen (page 123) E Num lock indicator (page 20) F Caps lock indicator (page 20) G Scroll lock indicator (page 20) H Power button I Keyboard (page 30) J Touch pad (page...
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... the computer. ✍ When your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into 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.
... the computer. ✍ When your computer is not fully charged at the time of delivery. Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries. n 23 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position to AC power and has a battery pack installed, it clicks into 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. 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. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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. 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. n 27 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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... 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 increase...
... 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 increase...
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... ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the... scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions...
... ✍ You can point to, select, drag, and scroll objects on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger on the touch pad while pressing the left button. n 31 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the... scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to use only the keyboard for the detailed instructions...
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...computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to... add data to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver...
...computer into either of different disc burning software for additional data burning may cause a failure. n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you use the same disc burning software to... add data to a used disc. For example, if you have a disc with data that you burned with your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver...
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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... a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
... 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... a disc into the optical disc drive. If the Audio CD window appears, click to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD.
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If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the...
If it out of the ExpressCard module and pull it is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is not removed properly, your system may not work properly. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module. 5 Push in the...
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It may change. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. If...
It may change. n 53 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. ! The size of the allocation unit and file system may take time to format the Memory Stick media depending on the media. If...
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...to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a... Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. To...
...to a telephone line with a telephone cable (not supplied) and have an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP). n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you connect a telephone cable coming through a... Your computer does not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The Connect to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. To...
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n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ... network on ad-hoc networks. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard...
n 62 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on ... network on ad-hoc networks. Make sure the WIRELESS indicator is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard...
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... be found in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. To disconnect the headset from your Bluetooth headset. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset..., see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for the headset appears. For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click ...
... be found in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. To disconnect the headset from your Bluetooth headset. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the Internet using the Bluetooth headset..., see the manual that came with your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for the headset appears. For details on -screen instructions when the settings window for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. The Add Bluetooth Device Wizard window appears. 5 Click ...
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...settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your computer.... n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 79) for more information. If you want...
...settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your computer.... n 78 N Using Peripheral Devices Selecting Display Modes You can select which display to be able to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 79) for more information. If you want...
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... the Multiple Monitors function. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. otherwise your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. otherwise the computer...
... the Multiple Monitors function. This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. otherwise your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not work properly. otherwise the computer...
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n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.
n 80 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode 1 Right-click on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ Additionally, you can set the display colors and resolution for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode.