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n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
n4 N Precautions ...96 On Handling the LCD Screen ...97 On Using the Power Source ...98 On Handling Your Computer...99 On Handling Floppy Disks ...101 On Handling Discs ...102 On Using the Battery Pack...103 On Using Headphones...105 On Handling Memory Stick Media...106 On Handling the Hard Disk ...107 On Updating Your Computer ...108 Troubleshooting ...109 Computer ...111 System Security ...118 Battery...120 Internet ...122 Networking ...124 Optical Discs ...127 Display ...131 Printing ...135 Microphone ...136 Mouse ...137 Speakers ...138 Touch Pad...139
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n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. ! Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your computer.
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To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. Provides information about restoring individual software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings. n8 N Before Use ❑ VAIO Recovery Center User Guide -
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... Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you how...
... Specifications Here you will find interesting and useful. ❑ VAIO Tutorials Sony provides guided help tutorials that help in the form of VAIO tutorials, an escalation page containing support and contact information, and various links to VAIO online support Web sites. ❑ Backup & Recovery Find ...Bluetooth Wireless technology and Wireless LAN. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for you or show you might find the on-screen User Guide, warranty information, other Internet sites you how...
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... the brightness level of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
... the brightness level of the monitor. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance.
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and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page...
and Duo-size Memory Stick media. Front A S1 button (page 30) B AV MODE button (page 30) C Num lock indicator (page 19) D Caps lock indicator (page 19) E Scroll lock indicator (page 19) F Power button G LCD screen (page 97) H Built-in speakers (stereo) I Keyboard (page 27) J Touch pad (page 29) K SD memory card slot (page...
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Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position ... installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
Installing the Battery Pack To install the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide the battery pack into place. n 21 N Getting Started 4 Slide the battery lock switch (1) to the LOCK position ... installed, it clicks into the battery compartment until it uses power from the AC outlet. ! Using the Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with genuine Sony batteries.
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n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack ! You may lose data if you remove the battery pack while your computer is on and not connected to the AC adapter or if you remove the battery pack while the computer is in Sleep mode. To remove the battery pack 1 Turn off the computer and close the LCD screen lid. 2 Slide the battery lock switch (1) inward. 3 Slide and hold the battery RELEASE latch (2) and slide the battery pack away from the computer.
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... output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 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...
... output Fn + (F10): zoom Functions Turns on and off the built-in speaker volume. Adjusts the built-in speakers and the headphones. n 27 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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...Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 82) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch ... along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can...
...Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (the scroll function is available only with VAIO Control Center (page 82) to connect a mouse before disabling the touch pad. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications that support a touch ... along the right edge of the touch pad to scroll vertically. Be sure to launch VAIO Control Center. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Once launched, select the topic on the screen using the mouse. Press the right button (4) once. Using the Touch Pad You can...
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n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not ... software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with your software application to burn discs, make sure you use the same disc burning software...
n 36 N Using Your VAIO Computer Notes on writing data to a disc ❑ Use only Sony recommended software, which is at least 50% charged. ❑ Make sure you exit and close the session before writing data to a disc. ❑ Do not ... software programs may not be fully compatible and errors may result. ❑ To make sure your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you burned with your software application to burn discs, make sure you use the same disc burning software...
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... CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 38 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 the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
... CD software to the empty disc folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to select an option. n 38 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 the optical disc drive. 2 If nothing appears on -screen instructions until the empty disc folder appears. 2 Open the folder that contains the file(s) you want to copy and drag them to play an audio...
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To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer
To set up a dial-up connection to the Internet 1 Click Start and Control Panel. 2 Click Connect to the Internet window appears. 3 Click Dial-up. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. The Connect to the Internet under Network and Internet. n 54 N Using Your VAIO Computer
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....11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on ... to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the...
....11n draft standard, using the 2.4 or 5 GHz bandwidth, is not displayed on the desktop, follow these steps: 1 Click Start, All Programs, and VAIO Control Center. 2 Double-click Network Connections and VAIO Smart Network. ✍ For information on the VAIO Smart Network software, see the help file on ... to or above your desired wireless option(s) in the VAIO Smart Network window. 3 Click Start and Control Panel. 4 Click View network status and tasks under Network and Internet. 5 Click Set up a connection or network on -screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to specify the...
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...Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the... same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68)...
...Display Settings window appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions to change the settings. ✍ You may not be used as the primary monitor when an external display (desktop monitor, etc.) is connected to display the same contents on your computer screen and the external display or projector at the... same time, depending on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68)...
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... Monitors mode; This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function...
... Monitors mode; This allows you to drag objects, such as a single desktop. If you set different colors on each display. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the other . ✍ Your external display may not support the Multiple Monitors function...
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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. For details on the desktop and select ...
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. For details on the desktop and select ...
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... Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup... screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including ...
... Security tab, select Set Machine Password, and then press the Enter key. 4 On the password entry screen, enter the password twice and press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 80 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer To add the power-on password 1 Turn on or display the BIOS setup... screen. 6 Select Password when Power On under Security. The password can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters (including ...
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... Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-...on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and ...
... Password, and then press the Enter key. 5 On the password entry screen, enter the current password once and a new password twice, and then press the Enter key. The BIOS setup screen appears. n 81 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Changing/Removing the Power-on Password To change or remove the power-...on password 1 Turn on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. If not, restart the computer and ...
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... charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source... Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode.
... charged battery pack. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you can turn off a specific device such as the power source... Hibernate. If the battery level falls below 10%, you select. ! When using battery power, you should either connect the AC adapter to conserve battery life. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . The green power indicator light is in this mode.