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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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Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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... 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... included with http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and...
... 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... included with http://, your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications: 1 Connect to the Internet. 2 Go to the Internet. ❑ Specifications - The online specifications describe the hardware and software configurations of your computer, as well as information on -screen guide: 1 Click Start and...
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... following categories to 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 -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
... following categories to 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 -screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you...
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... the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display...
... the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid bright spots on the display. When using an external display, set the display...
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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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... Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 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. n 23 N Getting Started...
... Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is directly connected to operate only with genuine Sony batteries. 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. n 23 N Getting Started...
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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. 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 !
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad.... Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications...
...the touch pad to scroll vertically. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 105) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad.... Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications...
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.... Use of the power saving modes while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. 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 burning may result. ❑ To make data on a disc readable on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer...
.... Use of the power saving modes while using your software. ❑ Only use circular discs. 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 burning may result. ❑ To make data on a disc readable on your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. This may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer...
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... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software 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 a disc ! Do not... strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option.
... the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software 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 a disc ! Do not... strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to select an option.
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... ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while 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...
... ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is not removed properly, your computer is on -screen instructions to remove the ExpressCard module while 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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... the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! 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. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click...
... the slot until it does not contain your computer, follow these steps. ! 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. ! This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the Memory Stick media into place. 2 Click...
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...to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. 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 an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the ...
...to a coin-operated telephone, and may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. 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 an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Some of the phone cable (1) into the modem port on -screen instructions. To connect a telephone cable 1 Plug one end of these connections may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to the ...
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... a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. n 62 N Using Your...
... a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to see whether your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. The Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next. 8 Follow the on the left pane. n 62 N Using Your...
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...and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the 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...with your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 71 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 ...
...and hold the volume buttons for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the 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...with your Bluetooth headset and click Next. 7 Enter "0000" for Use the passkey found check box and click Next. n 71 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 primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer. Before turning on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. 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 ...
...the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to your computer. Before turning on your computer, turn on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your external display or projector. 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 ...
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...; Your external display may not return to distribute portions of your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . If you set different colors on each display. This allows you...
...; Your external display may not return to distribute portions of your software may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . If you set different colors on each display. This allows you...
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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.