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...; Computer User Guide. Page 1 Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. 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...
...; Computer User Guide. Page 1 Welcome Congratulations on all aspects of this main window. View the Electronic Flyer, which list your computer's hardware specifications and preinstalled software information. 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...
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Excessive use of the display. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the floor. When using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Applying Ergonomics Your computer is ...
Excessive use of the display. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. Furniture and posture - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare or reflection on the floor. When using the keyboard, touch pad, or external mouse. Applying Ergonomics Your computer is ...
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... a residual image on the screen. Page 7 This can damage the LCD. Be careful when using high-precision technology. This is manufactured using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on the LCD. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. ...
... a residual image on the screen. Page 7 This can damage the LCD. Be careful when using high-precision technology. This is manufactured using the computer near a window. Do not scratch the LCD or exert pressure on the LCD. When the computer returns to normal temperature, the screen returns to normal. ...
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... point to All Programs. 2. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the Mouse Properties dialog box. Press the Windows key . The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Use the Tab key to use an external mouse. To customize the touch pad or mouse Right-...click the Touch Pad icon on the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. To disable the touch pad 1. Select the List tab, and ...
... point to All Programs. 2. Click Start on the Taskbar Notification area, and click Mouse Properties from the Mouse Properties dialog box. Press the Windows key . The VAIO Control Center dialog box appears. 4. Use the Tab key to use an external mouse. To customize the touch pad or mouse Right-...click the Touch Pad icon on the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs, and click VAIO Control Center. The Mouse Properties dialog box appears. To disable the touch pad 1. Select the List tab, and ...
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.... Click Start on the taskbar. See To display the power icon on the taskbar for more information. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Power Meter tab. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the... Windows® taskbar to quickly view battery information. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Computer is using either...
.... Click Start on the taskbar. See To display the power icon on the taskbar for more information. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. Select the Power Meter tab. Select the Advanced tab, and then select Always show icon on the... Windows® taskbar to quickly view battery information. Power icon Power status Computer is using AC power and charging the battery. Computer is using either...
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... key to return to the hard disk. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and click Turn Off Computer. 2. To activate Standby mode 1. Page 32 for more information.
... key to return to the hard disk. Do not move the computer until the power indicator turns off . Hibernate - The system remains on the Windows® taskbar, and click Turn Off Computer. 2. To activate Standby mode 1. Page 32 for more information.
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... control when the computer activates a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. You can use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to enhance your computer. 4.... The Save Scheme window appears. 4. Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-...
... control when the computer activates a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate). Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. You can use VAIO Power Management VAIO Power Management is preset to utilize your power supply efficiently, according to enhance your computer. 4.... The Save Scheme window appears. 4. Select the Advanced tab, and select your changes from the drop-...
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Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. By default, the Low battery alarm is set your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel...
Alternately, click Start, select All Programs, then select VAIO Power Management, and click VAIO Power Management Help. The Help for VAIO Power Management file appears. The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. By default, the Low battery alarm is set your alarm settings, click Alarm Action. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel...
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...information, such as remaining battery life. Power Meter* * T he P ower M eter window may appear s lightly different on your c omputer s upports . The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. The Power Meter window appears. You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge. Computer ...the Options box. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Start on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To ...
...information, such as remaining battery life. Power Meter* * T he P ower M eter window may appear s lightly different on your c omputer s upports . The Power Options Properties window appears. 3. The Power Meter window appears. You can also rollover the Power icon to view the remaining battery charge. Computer ...the Options box. Click Performance and Maintenance, and click Power Options. Click Start on the taskbar. The power icon appears on the Windows® taskbar, and click Control Panel. 2. If the Power icon is not displayed on the Taskbar Notification area, see To ...
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... menu, click My Computer. Click Sony MemoryStick. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert a Memory Stick® media. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 39 Viewing the... contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert your...
... menu, click My Computer. Click Sony MemoryStick. If the Sony Memory Stick window does not appear when you insert a Memory Stick® media. The Sony MemoryStick window appears, displaying the contents stored on the Memory Stick media. The My Computer window appears. 2. Page 39 Viewing the... contents Depending on the model you purchased, the Sony Memory Stick window may appear when you insert your...
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... Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen directions. 4. The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 3. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep.
... Memory Stick media Memory Stick® media is provided with the media. Click Start Format, and follow the on-screen directions. 4. The Memory Stick Formatter window appears. 3. Formatting Memory Stick media erases all data, including music data, previously saved to keep.
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See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information. Pressing this key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as @ and $. it is used with at least ... Shift. Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. The Shift key operates the same way as Ctrl+S ). Windows key The key with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system logo displays the Start menu; (Ctrl, Alt, Shift keys) Several keys are always used in many programs, instead...
See Combinations and functions with the Windows key for more information. Pressing this key is used to produce capital letters or special symbols, such as @ and $. it is used with at least ... Shift. Applications key The Applications key displays a shortcut menu of context-sensitive choices. The Shift key operates the same way as Ctrl+S ). Windows key The key with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system logo displays the Start menu; (Ctrl, Alt, Shift keys) Several keys are always used in many programs, instead...
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... Search from the Start menu. 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 Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file...
... Search from the Start menu. 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 Windows Explorer window. +F Displays the Search Results window, where you can find a file...
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Connecting a USB Mouse and Keyboard Your computer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer's built-in keyboard and key functions, see Key descriptions. For information about your computer. To function properly, the device you connect must be compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. Page 49
Connecting a USB Mouse and Keyboard Your computer is compatible with the Microsoft® Windows® operating system installed on your computer's built-in keyboard and key functions, see Key descriptions. For information about your computer. To function properly, the device you connect must be compatible with many popular mice and keyboards. Page 49
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... set browsing preferences. To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1. Click OK. You can change the way you view the Internet. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2.
... set browsing preferences. To open the Internet Properties dialog box 1. Click OK. You can change the way you view the Internet. Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, and then Control Panel. 2.
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See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting ...
See Microsoft® Windows® Help by clicking Help and Support from a remote location and use data, programs, and network resources. See To connect an Ethernet cable and Setting ...
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...network or wide area network (WAN) to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with Bluetooth® technology1, the Wireless Device Switch window appears. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. You can connect to -computer (ad...double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on Sony Wireless LAN, go to set up process and provide you can opt to purchase a Sony® Wireless LAN Access Point to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless ...
...network or wide area network (WAN) to wireless devices by the wireless devices themselves, with Bluetooth® technology1, the Wireless Device Switch window appears. The access point coordinates transmission and reception from multiple wireless devices within a specific range. You can connect to -computer (ad...double-click the Wireless LAN-ON or Bluetooth-ON icon on Sony Wireless LAN, go to set up process and provide you can opt to purchase a Sony® Wireless LAN Access Point to http://www.sonystyle.com/vaio. Using wireless network connections (selected models only) A wireless ...
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..., Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. Make sure an access point is set up . You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Wireless Dev ice Switch 3. In the right panel under LAN or High...
..., Control Panel, Network and Internet Connections, and then click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. Make sure an access point is set up . You may manually set up a wireless connection without the assistance of the VAIO Wireless Utility. 1. Wireless Dev ice Switch 3. In the right panel under LAN or High...
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... box appears. Click Connect. Select the name of available wireless networks 1. Retype the network key in the Preferred networks box. 5. On the Wireless Network Connection window, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks. When your computer locates the network, type the network key in the list of the wireless network to...
... box appears. Click Connect. Select the name of available wireless networks 1. Retype the network key in the Preferred networks box. 5. On the Wireless Network Connection window, click Change advanced settings under Related Tasks. When your computer locates the network, type the network key in the list of the wireless network to...
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...up a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network The computer-to ON. Page 65 Select a data encryption method from the Network Authentication menu. 2. The Network Connections window appears. 3. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection. Type the name of the preferred networks. If available, make... network administrator or the guide that require a network key. Type the WEP network key in the Network name (SSID) box. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4.
...up a computer-to-computer (ad-hoc) network The computer-to ON. Page 65 Select a data encryption method from the Network Authentication menu. 2. The Network Connections window appears. 3. In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, click Wireless Network Connection. Type the name of the preferred networks. If available, make... network administrator or the guide that require a network key. Type the WEP network key in the Network name (SSID) box. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. The Wireless Network Connection Properties dialog box appears. 4.