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... the display to your display that help reduce glare. n9 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Positioning an...
... the display to your display that help reduce glare. n9 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display as well. ❑ Lighting - Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your comfort and work effectiveness. ❑ Positioning an...
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The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 24 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 turn off .
The Turn off computer window appears. 3 Click Turn Off. 4 Respond to any peripherals connected to the computer. 2 Click Start and then Turn Off Computer. The power indicator light turns off automatically. n 24 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 turn off .
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To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn ... 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or...
To decrease volume, press Fn+F3 and then m or Combinations and Functions with the Fn Key ✍ Some functions are not available until Windows is very similar to a desktop computer keyboard, but has additional keys that perform model-specific tasks. Combinations/Feature Fn + % (F2): speaker switch Fn ... 8 (F5/F6): brightness control Fn + /T (F7): display output Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. n 26 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Keyboard Your keyboard is launched. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. To increase volume, press Fn+F4 and then M or...
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... magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. The location and size of software windows may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a ...higher resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is disabled during video playback. Make sure to the hard disk and...
... magnified, switching the view to the external display disables the function and restores the standard view. The location and size of software windows may not work with graphic images as it magnifies the screen view by applying a lower resolution to the computer screen with a ...higher resolution. Combinations/Feature Fn + (F10): zoom Fn + (F12): Hibernate n 27 N Using Your VAIO Computer Functions Changes the screen resolution to magnify/restore your computer's screen view is disabled during video playback. Make sure to the hard disk and...
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If the Audio CD window appears, click to open a CD program, such as the SonicStage software. n 35 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 35 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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A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake the computer while ...writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action...
A new window appears with the file(s) or folder(s) you want to copy listed under Devices with Removable Storage. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Copying Files to CDs See the online Specifications to find about the supported disc media. Do not strike or shake the computer while ...writing data onto a disc. 1 Insert a blank disc into the optical disc drive. If the CD Drive window appears, click Take no action...
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... may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. Restart your PC Card for more information...
... may not function properly if you are inserting the PC Card in the System Properties window, remove the software driver and then reinstall it. Restarting will restore the original state of the computer. n 39 N Using Your VAIO Computer ✍ Some devices may enter Standby mode. Restart your PC Card for more information...
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To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when the computer is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . A window appears, explaining that it is safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 8 ... Card pops out. 9 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it back in. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work...
To remove a PC Card ✍ To remove a PC Card when the computer is off, skip steps 1 to 6. 1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on . A window appears, explaining that it is safe to remove the device. 6 Click Close. 7 Push the PC Card release button so that the release button pops out. 8 ... Card pops out. 9 Gently take hold of the Card and pull it back in. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. n 40 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing a PC Card Follow the steps below to remove the PC Card while your system may not work...
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...Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the slot until it clicks in your My Computer window as you insert it does not insert smoothly. and duosize media. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the Memory Stick combo ... is automatically detected by your system and appears in place. Do not insert more information on the configuration of the computer). ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with both standard- The Memory Stick media is compatible with...
...Memory Stick media, do not force the Memory Stick media into the slot if it into the slot until it clicks in your My Computer window as you insert it does not insert smoothly. and duosize media. Be sure to hold the Memory Stick media with the Memory Stick combo ... is automatically detected by your system and appears in place. Do not insert more information on the configuration of the computer). ! n 42 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Hold the Memory Stick media with both standard- The Memory Stick media is compatible with...
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... media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot. ! n 43 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...
... media ejects. 3 Pull the Memory Stick media out of the slot. ! n 43 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...
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...connected device may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. 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. ... line via a telephone cable (may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable, ...
...connected device may not work with party lines, cannot be connected to a coin-operated telephone, and may not work properly. 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. ... line via a telephone cable (may result in excess electrical current and could cause a malfunction in the internal modem. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Internet Setting Up a Dial-up Internet Connection Before you can connect to the Internet, you need to connect your telephone cable, ...
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Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 2 Click Start and then Control Panel. 3 Click Network and Internet Connections. 4 Click Network Connections. button. The Network Connections window appears. 5 Right-click Wireless Network Connection, then click Properties. The Wireless network properties window appears. 8 Enter a network name (SSID)*2. n 47 N Using Your VAIO Computer To...
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...: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to -computer (ad hoc) network; n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. The Advanced... window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The computer is a computer-to ...
...: A number representation using the digits 0-9, with their usual meaning, plus the letters A-F (or a-f) to -computer (ad hoc) network; n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer 12 Enter the network key*2. The network key should be 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal*3 characters long. The Advanced... window appears. 17 Select the Computer-to 15. ✍ An ad-hoc network does not support WPA. The computer is a computer-to ...
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n 49 N Using Your 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. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to -computer.... 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...
n 49 N Using Your 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. The Advanced window appears. 7 Click to -computer.... 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...
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The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . On models with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections...the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up...
The WIRELESS LAN indicator lights up . On models with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start and then Control Panel. 4 Click Network and Internet Connections. 5 Click Network Connections...the right panel under LAN or High-Speed Internet, double-click Wireless Network Connection. n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to display the Wireless Device Switch window. The Wireless Network Connection window appears. 7 Follow the on the taskbar to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up...
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... documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The WPA key needs to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to... guide you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start,...
... documents, files, or resources may result in data loss. ✍ The WPA key needs to display the Wireless Device Switch window. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network (Models with the Wireless Setup Utility software only) Use the Wireless Setup Utility software to... guide you with your model supports the Bluetooth functionality. Select the Enable 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN check box and click OK. 3 Click Start,...
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n 56 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. On Windows systems only, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 57) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display (page 58) ❑ Connecting a Projector (page 59) ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as second screens.
n 56 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting an External Display You can connect an external display to set up multiple monitors. On Windows systems only, you can also use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ❑ Connecting a Computer Display (page 57) ❑ Connecting a Multimedia Computer Display (page 58) ❑ Connecting a Projector (page 59) ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other cables. For example, you can use an external display to your computer. Connected external displays are used as second screens.
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... to drag objects, such as a single desktop. This allows you set different colors on two displays; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one single window on each display. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not divide one display to the other . Make sure...
... to drag objects, such as a single desktop. This allows you set different colors on two displays; You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one single window on each display. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not divide one display to the other . Make sure...
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... Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. A message appears stating it is off . 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 close the Safely Remove Hardware...floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on the taskbar. n 66 N Using ...
... Remove Hardware icon on or off , you want to unplug. 4 Click Stop. A message appears stating it is off . 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 close the Safely Remove Hardware...floppy disk drive from the computer. If the computer is now safe to remove the hardware device. 6 Click Close to malfunction. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you can disconnect a USB floppy disk drive when the computer is on the taskbar. n 66 N Using ...
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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 67 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 67 N Using Peripheral Devices Connecting a Printer You can connect a USB printer compatible with your printer.