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...useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials 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 Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links... perform the task for you or show you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step by step. Run utilities that ...
...useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials 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 Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links... perform the task for you or show you how to access and provides a single location for information and technical assistance for your VAIO computer. n9 N Before Use Help and Support Help and Support is easy to do it step by step. Run utilities that ...
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... the brightness level of the monitor. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display...
... the brightness level of the monitor. You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the computer's display - Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work efficiency. ❑ Positioning an external display...
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n 31 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/Feature Fn + % (...
n 31 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/Feature Fn + % (...
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... options in the window for more information. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for the ...the computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to enable you can change the assignment in...
... options in the window for more information. Plays the previous chapter/file during video playback or the previous song/file during audio playback. Stops playback of a CD, DVD, or Blu-ray Disc* media or a music/video file stored on or in Sleep mode: Launches VAIO Launcher for the ...the computer is off or in Hibernate mode: Activates Instant Mode to display the setup window. To do so, press and hold the button or launch and navigate through VAIO Control Center. To display this window, press and hold the AV MODE button to enable you can change the assignment in...
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... application before using such software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click ...
... application before using such software. It decreases the frame rate and slows down the shutter speed to allow the camera to start VAIO Camera Capture Utility. The viewer window may show some noise, for a video conference using the built-in a dark place, click Start, All Programs... the built-in MOTION EYE camera with a built-in MOTION EYE camera. n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Built-in MOTION EYE Camera Your computer is equipped with the Microsoft Windows MovieMaker software. This is ready for example horizontal streaks, if you view a rapid-moving object. Click ...
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... Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into...
... Start, All Programs, and the desired CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. n 44 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click to a disc ! Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. 1 Insert a disc into...
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A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not .... 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. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not ...
A message appears stating it is now safe to remove the device. 6 Click OK. 7 Click Close to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 8 Push in the ExpressCard module toward the computer to pop it out. 9 Gently take hold of the ExpressCard module and pull it is not .... 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. n 49 N Using Your VAIO Computer Removing an ExpressCard Module Follow the steps below to remove the ExpressCard module while your system may not ...
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... avoid damaging your computer and the media. To view the contents on 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... into place. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. n 52 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...
... avoid damaging your computer and the media. To view the contents on 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... into place. Improper insertion of data files saved in the correct direction as you cannot insert it clicks into the slot. n 52 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...
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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. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the ... the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the...
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. This could cause a malfunction. 1 Carefully slide the ... the allocation unit and file system may cause a malfunction. ✍ The formatting process will be completed more quickly if you want to open the Computer window. 3 Right-click the Memory Stick media icon and select Format. 4 Click Restore device defaults. ! Formatting the Memory Stick media erases the entire data on the...
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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. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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. n 60 N Using Your VAIO Computer To set up a dial-up . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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... Turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see ...
... Turn on ad-hoc networks. The IEEE 802.11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is used for the IEEE 802.11a standard, on the WIRELESS or WIRELESS LAN switch. The Set up a connection or network window appears. 7 Select an option to specify the ad-hoc network settings and click Next... your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. n 64 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Wireless LAN indicator lights up a connection or network on the taskbar to see ...
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... using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights 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 66 N Using Your... VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up. See the ...
... using numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F. The Wireless LAN indicator lights 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 66 N Using Your... VAIO Computer To connect to a wireless network 1 Make sure an access point is case sensitive and must enter a passphrase. The passphrase is set up. See the ...
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... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 68 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. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the...
... your computer and other Bluetooth devices such as another computer or a mobile phone. n 68 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. To start Bluetooth communications 1 Turn on the...
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Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate 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.
Stopping Bluetooth Communications To stop Bluetooth communications Turn off the Bluetooth device that is communicating with another Bluetooth device To communicate with your computer. For setting up the Bluetooth functionality. n 72 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate 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.
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...select the My device is set up and ready to turn on using instant messaging software. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on -screen instructions when the settings window for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel... Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on the Devices tab. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference ...
...select the My device is set up and ready to turn on using instant messaging software. The Bluetooth Devices window appears. 4 Click Add on -screen instructions when the settings window for at least five seconds until the indicator light blinks in red and green. 3 Click Start, Control Panel... Hardware and Sound, and Bluetooth Devices. The headset icon appears on the Devices tab in the Bluetooth Devices window. 9 Follow the on the Devices tab. n 73 N Using Your VAIO Computer Using the Bluetooth Headset The Bluetooth headset (not supplied) will come in handy during a video conference ...
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n 74 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 74 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.
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... same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your external display or projector. 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...
... same time, depending on the type of your computer, turn on the external display. Before turning on your external display or projector. 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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...example, if you set different colors on each display. Certain software applications may not work properly. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display ... external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. If you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your desktop across two displays;
...example, if you set different colors on each display. Certain software applications may not work properly. You can function as an open application window or a toolbar, from one display to distribute portions of your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display ... external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function. Set fewer colors or a lower resolution for each display, do not expand a single window across separate displays. If you have an external display connected to the monitor (VGA) port, your desktop across two displays;
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At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on the desktop and select ...mode ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). 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...
At the confirmation prompt, click Yes. To change the S1 button assignment to display the window for each display and customize the Multiple Monitors mode. The Display Settings window appears. 3 Right-click the number 2 monitor and select Attached. 4 Click OK. For details on the desktop and select ...mode ! To find out which video controller your model includes, see Using Special-function Buttons (page 34). 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...
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...2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off. A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk...when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to unplug. 4 Click Stop. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is on the taskbar. n 89 N Using ...
...2 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon on or off. A message appears stating it is off, skip steps 1 to close the Safely Remove Hardware window. 9 Disconnect the floppy disk drive from the system. 6 Click OK. To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive ✍ To disconnect a USB floppy disk...when your computer is in a power saving mode (Sleep or Hibernate) may cause the computer to unplug. 4 Click Stop. The Safely Remove Hardware window appears. 3 Select the floppy disk drive you want to malfunction. Disconnecting the drive when the computer is on the taskbar. n 89 N Using ...