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Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to ...
Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to avoid bright spots on the display. Use indirect lighting to ...
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The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 23 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off .
The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 23 N Getting Started Shutting Down Your Computer Safely To avoid losing unsaved data, be sure to shut down your computer properly, as described below. To shut down your computer 1 Turn off any prompts warning you to save documents or to consider other users and wait for the computer to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to turn off .
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... pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to the external display Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard...
... pressing Fn+F4. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to the external display Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 25 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard...
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...; The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. When the LCD screen view is magnified, switching the view to the LCD screen...
...; The magnified view is not as clear as the standard view, as it is implemented by changing the resolution. The location and size of software windows may not work with a higher resolution. For details on the power. When the LCD screen view is magnified, switching the view to the LCD screen...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on the desktop, then click Start, point to All Programs, and click to select an option.
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... Storage. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the... the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click...
... Storage. n 34 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action and then click OK. 2 Right-click Start and then click Explorer. 3 In the Folders panel on the left, locate the... the CD. 7 In the CD Writing Tasks box, click Write these files to Send To, and then click the optical disc drive* name. 4 Close the window. 5 Click Start and then My Computer. 6 Click the optical disc drive icon under Devices with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy, right-click...
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... or Hibernate mode. Restart your system is inserted, the computer may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. While the card is not recognized. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use...
... or Hibernate mode. Restart your system is inserted, the computer may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. While the card is not recognized. If you have difficulty inserting a PC Card, check that you use...
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..., skip steps 1 to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 9 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out ... button is not removed properly, your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. A window appears, explaining that it back in. If it is still out, push it is on the taskbar. The ...Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC...
..., skip steps 1 to remove the PC Card while your system may not work properly. The Stop a Hardware Device window appears. 4 Confirm that the PC Card pops out. 9 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it out ... button is not removed properly, your computer is safe to unplug. 3 Click Stop. A window appears, explaining that it back in. If it is still out, push it is on the taskbar. The ...Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC...
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.... ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is automatically detected by your My Computer window as you insert it into the slot.
.... ✍ The computer supports Memory Stick Duo media and is equipped with the Memory Stick combo slot that is automatically detected by your My Computer window as you insert it into the slot.
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.... n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick...
.... n 41 N Using Your VAIO Computer To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and then My Computer to open the My Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to load, so be sure the indicator is off . 2 Push the Memory Stick media in the Memory Stick...
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... lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on...
... lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work with multiple telephone lines or a private branch exchange (PBX). If the Location Information window appears, follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If it is not already selected, click to select Connect to the Internet, and click Next. 4 Follow the on...
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...Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open ...and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.
...Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an Access Point (ad-hoc) 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. You can choose a 32-digit alphanumeric name. 9 Select Open ...and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 Select the Wireless Networks tab. 7 Click the Add... Some information becomes visible. The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up.
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... be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to configure all computers as on the first computer you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need...
... be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. Your Network name appears in the Preferred networks. 16 Click Advanced. The Advanced window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to configure all computers as on the first computer you want to communicate between two or more computers, you need...
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...1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n...VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
...1 Click Start and then Control Panel. 2 Click Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click Network Connections. The Wireless Network Connection Properties window appears. 6 On the Wireless Networks tab, click Advanced. The Network Connections window appears. 4 In the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, right-click Wireless Network Connection. 5 Click Properties. n...VAIO Computer To disconnect from a computer-to select Any available network (access point preferred), and click Close. 8 Click OK. 9 Close the Network Connections window. 10 Turn off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
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... connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click (... / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
... connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to see whether your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. On models with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click (... / ) on -screen instructions. * See the online Specifications to display the Wireless Device Switch window. See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more information. 2 Turn on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch.
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... guide you through the set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure...
... guide you through the set up process and provide you with the Bluetooth functionality*, double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. Turning off the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. ! See the instructions that accompanied the access point for more detailed information about wireless connections. 1 Make sure...
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Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows systems only, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 55) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display (page 56) ❑ Connecting a Projector (page 57) ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors.
Connected external displays are used as second screens. On Windows systems only, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 55) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display (page 56) ❑ Connecting a Projector (page 57) ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. n 54 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors.
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... Monitors settings. If you to distribute portions of your computer's LCD and the external display can move the cursor from one single window on each display. Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you have an external display attached to...Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you set different colors on two displays; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display,...
... Monitors settings. If you to distribute portions of your computer's LCD and the external display can move the cursor from one single window on each display. Make sure that the computer does not enter Standby or Hibernate mode while you have an external display attached to...Devices Using the Multiple Monitors Function The Multiple Monitors function allows you set different colors on two displays; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to drag objects, such as a single desktop. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display,...
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... programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to unplug.... 4 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive...
... programs accessing the floppy disk drive. 2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 7 Remove the floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to unplug.... 4 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 5 Make sure the floppy disk drive is in a power saving mode (Standby or Hibernate) may cause the computer to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive...
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To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.
To connect a printer using the USB port 1 Plug the printer power cord into an AC outlet (1). 2 Choose the USB port (3) you prefer to use. 3 Plug one end of a USB printer cable (2) into the USB port and the other end to your version of Windows to print documents. Connecting a Printer Using the USB Port You can connect a Windows-compatible printer to your computer to the computer. n 65 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.