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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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External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
External views illustrated in audio, video, computing, and communications to the on your computer. n6 N Before Use Before Use Congratulations on -screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in this Sony VAIO® computer, and welcome to provide state-of your purchase of this manual may look slightly different from those of -the-art personal computing experience. !
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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. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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.
To access this on-screen guide: 1 Click Start and Help and Support. 2 Click Manuals & Specifications. 3 Click VAIO Recovery Center User Guide. n8 N Before Use ❑ 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.
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... the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking ... for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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 information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
... the on how to back up and restore your operating system, system software, and your VAIO computer. Choose from Microsoft and Sony. ❑ VAIO Sites Contains links to other VAIO documents, and system and software information for your personal data. ❑ Wireless & Networking ... for your computer. ❑ VAIO Support Access interactive 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 information on -screen User Guide, warranty information, other...
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... - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection...
... - Use indirect lighting to the proper position. Adjust the brightness level of the display to avoid bright spots on the display. Make sure the display screen is at a comfortable viewing distance. Proper lighting adds to find the best position. Choose a location where windows and lights do not cause glare and reflection...
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n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M ...
n 14 N Getting Started Locating Controls and Ports Take a moment to identify the controls and ports shown on the following pages. 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 50) L Media Access indicator (page 19) M ...
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... Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only 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 the battery compartment until...
... Battery Pack The battery pack supplied with your computer is designed to operate only 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 the battery compartment until...
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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. 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. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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. 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. n 24 N Getting Started Removing the Battery Pack !
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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. To decrease the ...
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. To decrease the ...
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...only the keyboard for using the touch pad. Once launched, select the topic on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your preference for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications... pad while pressing the left button. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (...
...only the keyboard for using the touch pad. Once launched, select the topic on an item or object. n 29 N Using Your VAIO Computer Action Description Point Click Slide your preference for pointer operations. Press the right button (4) once. See Setting Up Your Computer with applications... pad while pressing the left button. Double-click Right-click Drag Scroll Press the left button (3) once. Slide your finger on the screen using the mouse. In many applications, this action displays a shortcut menu. Slide your finger along the bottom edge to scroll horizontally (...
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...burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the ... process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. 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 use the AC adapter to power your ...
...burning may damage the optical disc drive. ❑ Do not strike or shake your computer while writing data to a disc. ❑ Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virus software before you eject it. Do not use discs in any disc burning software. ❑ Connect and use the ... process, follow the instructions included with the Roxio Easy Media Creator software, use circular discs. 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 use the AC adapter to power your ...
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... software to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 the empty disc... folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
... software to play the CD. If the Audio CD window appears, click 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 the empty disc... folder. 3 Close the disc folder. Copying Files to CDs To copy files to a disc ! n 38 N Using Your VAIO Computer Playing CDs To play an audio CD 1 Insert a disc into the optical disc drive.
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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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...Internet. 5 Click Set up . 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. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network...settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-...
...Internet. 5 Click Set up . 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. n 58 N Using Your VAIO Computer To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc) ! The Set up a connection or network...settings and click Next. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. ✍ See the online specifications to or above your model supports the Bluetooth functionality, the IEEE 802.11a/b/g standard, and/or the IEEE 802.11n draft standard. You cannot select the 5 GHz bandwidth, which is not available on ad-...
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The 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 ... projector. To select a display 1 Right-click on your computer. If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68...
The 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 ... projector. To select a display 1 Right-click on your computer. If you want to work on your computer screen and the external display at the same time, depending on the type of your computer screen and the external display or projector at the same time, see Using the Multiple Monitors Function (page 68...
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... have an external display connected to the other . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
... have an external display connected to the other . ✍ Your external display may not be compatible with Multiple Monitors settings. Make sure that your computer screen and the external display can move the cursor from one display to the monitor (VGA) port, your computer does not enter Sleep or Hibernate mode...
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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. To change the S1 button assignment to ...
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. To change the S1 button assignment to ...
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... password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit ...Setup, and then press the Enter key. 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 ...
... password entry when you turn it on the computer. 2 Press the F2 key when the VAIO logo appears. The BIOS setup screen appears. If not, restart the computer and press the F2 key several times when the VAIO logo appears. 3 Press the < or , key to select Security to select Exit, select Exit ...Setup, and then press the Enter key. 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 ...
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... key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and... Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 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...
... key. 6 Press the < or , key to display the Security tab, select Set Machine 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. To remove the password, leave the Enter New Password and... Confirm New Password fields blank and press the Enter key. 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...
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...power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack ... setting you can take advantage of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life.
...power indicator light is in this mode. If the battery level falls below 10%, you can turn off a specific device such as the LCD screen or the hard disk drive. Using Normal Mode This is the normal state of the computer when it is on in use a battery pack ... setting you can take advantage of the power management settings to turn off specific devices, your computer and install a fully charged battery pack. n 83 N Customizing Your VAIO Computer Using the Power Saving Modes When you use . In addition to the normal operating mode, which allows you to conserve battery life.