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Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to...
Run utilities that include VAIO Media Setup and Windows Network and Sharing Center, and access to wireless tutorials. ❑ Security Keep your data safe and your computer running efficiently with updates and maintenance programs from the following categories to find the answers you need. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to...
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... the monitor. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid...
... the monitor. n 11 N Before Use ❑ Viewing angle of the display to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to the proper position. Use the display's tilting feature to avoid...
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Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using 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 and Functions ...
Adjusts the LCD brightness of your computer screen. To decrease lighting intensity, press Fn+F5 and then m or n 30 N Using 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 and Functions ...
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... a case, you can change the assignment in the window for the S1 button assignment. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. To do...stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. When the computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer ...
... a case, you can change the assignment in the window for the S1 button assignment. See the printed Instant Mode booklet for more information on the Instant Mode. * On models with special buttons to help file on VAIO Control Center for changing the S1 button assignment. To do...stored on the hard disk drive without launching Windows. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to display the setup window. When the computer is equipped with the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator only. n 33 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using Special-function Buttons Your computer ...
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... shared by more light. ! When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to... MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may show some noises, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
... shared by more light. ! When capturing an image in a dark place, click Start, All Programs, VAIO Camera Capture Utility, and VAIO Camera Capture Utility to display the Properties window and select the Low Light check box. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to... MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 35 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. The viewer window may show some noises, for a video conference using the built-in MOTION EYE camera....
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If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc. 1 Insert a ... copy and drag them to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into...
If the AutoPlay window appears, click Burn files to disc and follow the on the desktop, then click Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to a disc. 1 Insert a ... copy and drag them to a disc ! Copying Files to CDs To copy files to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 43 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into...
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...toward the computer to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. If...work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on the taskbar. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-...
...toward the computer to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the slot. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 2 Select the hardware you want to unplug. 3 Click Stop. The Stop a Hardware device window appears. 4 Confirm that the device can be safely removed from the system. 5 Click OK. If...work properly. To remove an ExpressCard module ✍ To remove an ExpressCard module when your computer is on the taskbar. n 48 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your computer is off, skip steps 1 to 7. 1 Double-...
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n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in ... the media. The Memory Stick media is displayed. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot...
n 51 N Using Your VAIO Computer Inserting a Memory Stick Media To insert a Memory Stick media 1 Locate the Memory Stick slot. 2 Hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow pointing in ... the media. The Memory Stick media is displayed. To view the contents of the Memory Stick media 1 Click Start and Computer to open the Computer window. 2 Double-click the Memory Stick media icon to hold the Memory Stick media with the arrow facing upward and pointing toward the Memory Stick slot...
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... media erases the entire data on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system... it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
... media erases the entire data on the media. If you select Quick Format in the factory default setting and is designed to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Do not remove the Memory Stick media from the File system... it clicks into place. 2 Click Start and Computer to format the media and supports the Memory Stick media when formatting the media. n 52 N Using Your VAIO Computer To format a Memory Stick media The Memory Stick media has been formatted in Format options. 5 Click Start.
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n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
n 59 N Using Your VAIO Computer The Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel 2 Click Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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...VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network window... ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard...
...VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The IEEE 802.11n standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the left pane. The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on ad-hoc networks. The Set up a connection or network window... ) on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-hoc networks. 1 Turn on the taskbar 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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... the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 65 N Using Your...
... the online Specifications to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is set up . 3 Double-click ( / ) on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 4 Select your desired wireless option(s) and click OK. 5 Right-click or on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. n 65 N Using Your...
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... communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports...
... communications 1 Turn on the WIRELESS switch. 2 Double-click ( / ) on selected models only. n 67 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Functionality The Bluetooth functionality is available on the taskbar to display the Wireless Device Switch window. 3 Select the Enable Bluetooth Device option. 4 Click OK. You can transfer data between your model supports...
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Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device, you need first to set up and using the Bluetooth functionality, search for Bluetooth information using Windows Help and Support. To open Windows Help and Support, click Start and Help and Support. n 71 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality.
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... in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on using instant messaging software. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the... be found in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. 9 The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. For details on the Devices tab.
... in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on using instant messaging software. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference over the... be found in the documentation and click Next. 8 Click Finish. 9 The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window. 10 Follow the on-screen instructions when the settings window for the headset appears. For details on the Devices tab.
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To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect. 3 Click OK. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer
To disconnect the headset from your computer 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 2 Select the headset icon and select Disconnect. 3 Click OK. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other end into an AC ...
Connecting a Computer Display You can connect a computer display (monitor) to your computer. On the Windows operating system, you can use the computer with a computer display or a projector. ✍ Connect the power cord after connecting all other end into an AC ...
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The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen ...
The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be able to display the same contents on your computer screen ...
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... to the other . otherwise your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the monitor (VGA) port, your desktop across two displays; This allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; Make sure... that your software may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. otherwise the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings.
... to the other . otherwise your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode while you to Normal mode. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to the monitor (VGA) port, your desktop across two displays; This allows you are using Multiple Monitors mode; Make sure... that your software may not work properly. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. otherwise the computer may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings.
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n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. ...-function Buttons (page 33). Models with the S1 button. For details on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To change the S1 button assignment to display the...
n 84 N Using Peripheral Devices To select the Multiple Monitors mode ! At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You can set the display colors and resolution for changing the assignment. ...-function Buttons (page 33). Models with the S1 button. For details on the desktop and select Personalize. 2 Click Display Settings. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. To change the S1 button assignment to display the...